People v. Pitt

In a proceeding under the Juvenile Court Act, Chapter 37, Section 707 —2, Illinois Revised Statutes, the defendant, a 16 year old minor, was adjudged a delinquent by a Magistrate of the Circuit Court of Marion County for committing the offense of theft. He was placed on probation under the guardianship of the Probation Officer and assigned to a foster home, and the cause was continued until he attained 21 years of age. He has appealed here contending that he was denied the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against him and that he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable…