Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Defendant clearly evinced his intent to appeal by filing pro se his motion to reduce sentences and his notice of appeal, but he had no authority to file a pro se motion as he was represented by counsel. Defendant reasonably believed that his pro se motion tolled the time for filing a notice of appeal. Defendant failed to meet burden of prejudice as to his allegation of ineffective assistance of counsel; disagreement on trial strategy does not result in denial of effective counsel. (BOWMAN and BURKE, concurring.)