People v. Timothy P.

Respondent Timothy E appeals from the circuit court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his plea of guilty. He contends the the circuit court failed to properly admonish him of the consequences of his plea and the maximum penalty which could be imposed upon him as required by section 5 — 605(2) (a) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (the Act) (705 ILCS 405/5 — 605(2)(a) (West 2006)). For the following reasons, we vacate the plea and remand with directions.

The State filed a petition for adjudication of wardship charging respondent with robbery and aggravated battery. Because he was on probation…