People v. Lusby

Summary

The court held that the defendant failed to establish prejudice sufficient to obtain leave to file a successive postconviction petition because his discretionary 130-year sentence, imposed for offenses committed at age 16, complied with constitutional juvenile-sentencing requirements. The sentencing court considered the defendant’s youth and attendant characteristics through the record, the presentence investigation, the parties’ arguments, and the sentencing proceedings. The court therefore reversed the appellate court and affirmed the circuit court’s denial of leave to file the successive petition.