People v. A.W.

Notwithstanding being told by the circuit court that he had to file a motion to withdraw his admission of juvenile delinquency before he could appeal, the juvenile filed a notice of appeal without first filing and obtaining a ruling on a motion to withdraw his admission.

The State has moved to dismiss his appeal because of that failure, and we grant that motion.

Supreme Court Rule 660(a) provides that appeals in juvenile delinquency cases shall be governed by the rules applicable to criminal cases. 107 Ill. 2d R. 660(a).

Supreme Court Rule 604(d) governs appeals from pleas of guilty in criminal…