People v. S.M.

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an appeal by S.M., a minor, after he was committed to the Department of Corrections, juvenile division, following his violation of certain conditions of his probation. The sole issue presented for review is whether the trial judge abused his discretion in revoking the minor’s probation and committing him to the Department of Corrections (DOC). We reverse and remand.

We proceed with a chronological recitation of the facts. On November 10, 1987, the State filed a petition for an adjudication of wardship pursuant to section 5 — 13…