People v. Carlton

(Before Downing, P. J., Stamos and Leighton, JJ.):

Joseph Carlton, petitioner, was found guilty after a bench trial of the crimes of rape and robbery. He was sentenced to a term of 7 to 20 years on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. Petitioner appealed and on May 6, 1974, this court affirmed the judgment of conviction. People v. Carlton, 19 Ill.App.3d 743, 312 N.E.2d 744.

On June 13, 1974, petitioner filed a pro se post-conviction petition. Counsel was appointed to represent petitioner, and on January 14, 1975, upon motion of the State, petitioner’s pro se post-conviction petition…