People v. Pena

Fifteen-year-old defendant Adam Pena was arrested for his role in a shooting that occurred on February 11, 1998. Pursuant to a motion filed by the State, the case was transferred from the juvenile division to criminal court, where defendant was subsequently charged with attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed violence, and three counts of aggravated battery. Following a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of attempted first degree murder and sentenced to 18 years in prison. The statutory provision pursuant to which defendant was transferred from juvenile to…