People v. Tuduj

Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of first degree murder and sentenced to 40 years, and sentenced to consecutive term of five years for conviction for disarming a peace officer. Defendant actively participated in his own defense during all stages of trial proceedings; thus, Defendant failed to show that at time of trial a real, substantial and legitimate doubt existed as to his mental capacity, or that he was prejudiced by counsel's failure to request another fitness hearing. Defendant failed to show that he was prejudiced by denial of request for a continuance, or that he was deprived of fair sentencing hearing or effective assistance of counsel. (GORDON and McBRIDE, concurring.)