People v. Walton

Defendant Johnnie Walton was tried before the bench and found guilty of possession with the intent to deliver and delivery of a controlled substance pursuant to section 401(a)(10) of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56½, par. 1401(a)(10)). He was then sentenced to life imprisonment under the Habitual Criminal Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 33B— 1). Defendant now appeals, raising the following issues: (1) whether the trial court erred in not making any inquiry into defendant’s complaints regarding evidence defense counsel failed to present at the…