Justice O'MALLEY delivered the opinion of the court:
Defendant Ricky Smith appeals from an order of the circuit court summarily dismissing his pro se petition for relief under the Post-Conviction Hearing Act (Act) (725 ILCS 5/122-1 et seq. (West 2000)) on the grounds of untimeliness, res judicata and waiver. On appeal, defendant contends the circuit court improperly dismissed his petition as untimely. We affirm based on the trial court's application...
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