The Fourth District disagreed and affirmed. People v. Thackrey, 2017 IL App (4th) 4140516-U.
Defendant filed a direct appeal arguing his sentence was excessive, and in March 2017, this court affirmed. People v. Thackrey, 2017 IL App (4th) 4140516-U. ΒΆ 8 In August 2018, defendant filed a postconviction petition with the aid of retained counsel.