People v. Richardson

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon while in possession of body armor. Court properly dismissed Defendant's postconviction petition. Defendant clearly stated his intention to represent himself and thus waived his statutory right to assistance of counsel.Nothing in record suggests that Defendant sought counsel's assistance in amending petition. As Defendant discharged his postconviction counsel and elected to proceed pro se, he cannot complain about counsel's representation, including failure to amend postconviction petition. (ZENOFF and BURKE, concurring.)