People v. Addison

This appeal arises from the summary dismissal of defendant’s petition, section 2 — 1401 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/2 — 1401 (2002)), for relief from judgment and his pro se post-conviction petition. Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of home invasion and armed robbery and sentenced to a 12-year prison term. Defendant appealed; however, his appellate counsel filed a motion to withdraw pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 18 L. Ed. 2d 493, 87 S. Ct. 1396 (1967). Defendant responded to his appellate counsel’s motion, contending he was denied his…