People v. Bone

The petitioner, Steven Bone, was convicted of murder, felony murder, and two counts of armed robbery. (111. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, pars. 9 — l(aX2), 9 — 1(a)(3), 18 — 2.) On direct appeal, this court vacated the felony murder conviction and remanded the case for resentencing. On resentencing, the trial court imposed concurrent sentences of 40 years for murder and 20 years for armed robbery. This court affirmed the sentences.

The petitioner then filed a pro se petition for post-conviction relief. The trial court ordered that counsel be appointed to represent the petitioner and gave defense…