People v. Dean

Defendants appeal the denial of their second amended post-conviction petition without an evidentiary hearing.

After a jury trial, during which they were represented by privately retained counsel, defendants were found guilty of rape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1963, ch. 38, par. 11 — 1) and each was sentenced to a term of 40 to 60 years. The public defender was appointed to represent them on appeal and, after this court affirmed their convictions and sentences (People v. Dean, 78 Ill.App.2d 2, 223 N.E.2d 175), the Illinois Supreme Court denied their petition for leave to appeal.

Thereafter, they filed a…