People v. T.M.

On August 29, 1983, the minor entered admissions to two delinquency petitions and was adjudged a delinquent minor. Prior to his dispositional hearing, the minor was arrested and interrogated concerning a burglary and theft not related to the delinquency petitions. After waiving his Miranda rights, the minor confessed to the burglary and theft. The minor was not charged, but the confession was used at his dispositional hearing over the objection of counsel. The minor was committed to the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.).

On appeal, the minor argues: (1) that his confession should not have…