People v. Almodovar

Following a bench trial, defendant Johnny Almodovar was found guilty of murder, armed robbery, and armed violence; he was subsequently sentenced to 60 years’ imprisonment for murder. Defendant sought post-conviction relief, arguing that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance. The circuit court denied defendant’s petition. Defendant appeals from that denial and from his conviction, contending that (1) the circuit court erred in failing to hold an evidentiary hearing on his petition for post-conviction relief where he alleged that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to move…