Justice MURPHY delivered the opinion of the court:
Following a jury trial, defendant, Victor Velez, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 45 years' imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) his counsel was ineffective for withdrawing a motion to suppress his statement and for failing to file a motion to quash his illegal arrest; (2) he was denied his right to a fair trial when the State impermissibly introduced testimony, in violation of...
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