In re Malcolm H.

Minor respondent Malcolm H. appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County adjudicating him delinquent of battery and placing him on probation for one year. On appeal, respondent challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the delinquency determination made by the court.

The State filed a petition for adjudication of wardship alleging that respondent was delinquent based on his commission of aggravated battery and aggravated assault against two school employees, Verthola Webb and Victor Martin, on school grounds. At the adjudicatory hearing, the State amended the petition…