People v. Carter

Defendant Johnnie Carter appeals the dismissal of his petition for relief under the Post-Conviction Hearing Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 122 — 1 et seq.). We reverse and remand.

On November 24, 1987, defendant was charged by information with one count of residential burglary. (111. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 19 — 3.) On December 1, 1987, the public defender was appointed to represent him. On December 17, 1987, the grand jury returned an indictment against defendant, charging him with the same residential burglary offense as was contained in the information. Defendant…