People v. Jones

Defendant's postconviction counsel substantially complied with Rule 651(c ), as in his Rule 651(c ) certificate, counsel stated that he examined the record of proceedings at trial court and postconvction pleadings of record; and also certified he discussed Defendant's contentions and his postconviction proceedings in person and by mail. No ineffective assistance of counsel even assuming that trial counsel's advice as to armed habitual criminal charges was objectively unreasonable, as Defendant did not show any possible resulting prejudice.(HARRIS and POPE, concurring.)