People v. Brown

Opinion by

Judge CONNELLY.

A former fugitive claims his attorney was ineffective in failing to perfect an appeal while he was on the lam. We affirm the trial court's order denying relief on this claim.

I. Background

Defendant, Christopher Edwin Brown, was convicted of drug felonies after a jury trial in which he was represented by retained counsel. He was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, but the trial court allowed him to remain free on bond pending appeal. Defendant's attorney timely noticed an appeal, and he took initial steps to compile the appellate record.

The People…