People v. Tonaldi

In this case, defendant Ronald Tonaldi appeals the dismissal by the trial court of his post-conviction petition (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 122 — 1) which requested that his conviction for unlawful possession of cocaine in excess of 30 grams (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. SG1^, par. 1402(a)(2)) be vacated because his trial counsel’s representation did not meet minimum standards of professional competency.

Defendant was convicted in December of 1979 by the circuit court of Cook County of possession of cocaine in excess of 30 grams and another charge.1 Codefendants Carol Masorlian and Daniel…