People v. P.H.

Defendant, P.H., a minor, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and one count of armed violence. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 8—4(a), 12—4(b)(1), 12—4.2(a), 33A—2.) Pursuant to the “gang-transfer” provision (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 37, par. 805—4(3.1)) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 37, par. 801—1 et seq.), the State filed a motion to permit prosecution of defendant under the criminal laws.

The circuit court of Cook County…