People v. Troutman

Respondent, pursuant to a petition for adjudication of wardship filed on May 7,1975, charging him with armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2) was found to be a delinquent minor and was committed to the Department of Corrections. On appeal he contends that: (1) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and (2) the trial court lacked jurisdiction to commit him to the Department of Corrections because he was not adjudged to be a ward of the court.

The following pertinent evidence was adduced at trial.

For the State

Patricia Ballenger

At approximately 9 p.m. on April…