People v. Wilson

Summary

The court held that Wilson could not establish prejudice to obtain leave for a successive postconviction petition because his discretionary sentencing scheme allowed consideration of youth and the sentencing court in fact considered his youth and developmental circumstances. The court therefore reversed the appellate court’s award of a new sentencing hearing under the Eighth Amendment and remanded for consideration of Wilson’s unresolved proportionate-penalties claim. The court also held that a separate finding of permanent incorrigibility and an on-the-record discussion of each youth-related factor were not constitutionally required.