People v. S.M.

At an adjudicatory hearing, the circuit court found respondents Shirley M. and William M. had physically abused and neglected their minor children, Ellen M. and Eren M., and Shirley M.’s minor children, Ricky M., Danny T., Amy M., and Michelle M.1

At a subsequent dispositional hearing, the court ruled respondents unable to care for the children and all six minors were made wards of the court and placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Respondents2 now appeal, contesting only the trial court’s finding of physical abuse. Respondents stipulated at the…