People v. Richardson

Following a bench trial, defendant Calvin Richardson was convicted of burglary and was sentenced to eight years in prison. On appeal, defendant contends that his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to move to suppress evidence obtained when police effectuated a Terry stop. Defendant also asks this court to remand his case to the trial court for a new fitness hearing because he was not admonished of his right to confront witnesses. In addition, defendant challenges the trial court’s order that he provide a sample for inclusion in DNA identification databases.

The Illinois Supreme Court has…