People v. R.C.K.

Respondent, R.C.K., was alleged to be a delinquent minor in a petition for adjudication of wardship that charged the offense of armed robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 2(a) (West 1994)). The case was retained in the juvenile court, and the minor entered an admission to the petition. On June 30, 1995, the court adjudicated the minor a ward of the court and committed him to the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Division. Subsequently, respondent’s attorney filed a motion to reconsider sentence, which the court denied on August 17, 1995, following a hearing. On that same date, a notice of appeal was…