Illinois Supreme Court· 8/26/1993

People v. Davis

Citations

619 N.E.2d 750
156 Ill. 2d 149
189 Ill. Dec. 49
1993 Ill. LEXIS 62

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stating that “[a]ny claim of substantial denial of constitutional rights not raised in the original or an amended petition is waived”
holding that “[s]ome authorities, including this court, have held that the power to render the particular judgment or sentence is as important an element of jurisdiction as is personal jurisdiction and subject[-]matter jurisdiction”
holding petitioners under Act are “not entitled to the advocacy of counsel for purposes of exploration, investigation[,] and formulation of potential claims”
stating that “[a]ny claim of substantial denial of constitutional rights not raised in the original or an amended petition is waived”
finding that petitioners under the Act are “not entitled to the advocacy of counsel for purposes of exploration, investigation[,] and formulation of potential claims”
stating that an improper conviction is likely to affect bond, sentencing and parole decisions in future proceedings

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Judges: Freeman, Harrison

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