People v. Carter

PRESIDING JUSTICE McGLOON

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a jury trial, defendant, Paul Carter, was convicted of rape, deviate sexual assault and two counts of armed robbery. Defendant was sentenced to extended terms of 40 years’ imprisonment on each conviction to be served concurrently. On appeal, defendant contends: (1) there was a conflict of interest between himself and the assistant public defender; (2) he was prejudiced by the admission of improper evidence; (3) he was prejudiced by improper argument by the prosecutor; (4) he was denied effective assistance of counsel; and (5)…