People v. Davenport

On May 7, 1968, in a three-count indictment, the defendant was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery and attempted armed robbery. On the same day a motion was filed by the state’s attorney pursuant to the provisions of § 702-7 of c 37, Ill Rev Stats 1967, for the purpose of prosecuting the defendant as an adult in the “General Division” of the Circuit Court. The defendant’s age was alleged to be sixteen years.

The public defender was appointed to represent the defendant. The defendant’s age was determined to be fifteen years and nine months. The record then indicates: “Motion by…