People v. Allen

Defendant, Ronnie Allen, appeals from the dismissal of his post-conviction petition and argues that his post-conviction counsel inadequately represented him by failing to examine the trial record or to amend his pro se post-conviction petition. Defendant also argues that the trial court erred in denying his petition without an evidentiary hearing.

Defendant was found guilty of residential burglary by a jury. The office of the State Appellate Defender was appointed to represent him on appeal. On April 19, 1985, defendant filed a pro se petition for post-conviction relief alleging that his…