People v. Baker

Respondent appeals a trial court order removing custody of W.B., Jr., from him and awarding custody to the child’s mother. We affirm.

On June 27, 1990, the State filed a two-count petition in the Champaign County circuit court which alleged in count I that J.B., C.B., and W.B., Jr., were neglected-abused minors under the age of 18 whose environment is injurious to their welfare when they reside with their parents, William Baker, Sr., and/or Theresa Taylor. At the time of the petition, W.B., Jr., was six years old, J.B. was one year old, and C.B. was three months old. Count II alleged that the…