People v. A.J.

PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

On September 22, 1981, the four minors involved in this matter allegedly beat up a 29-year-old retarded male possessing the I.Q. of a 10-year-old. On September 29, 1981, the four youths were apprehended, taken to the police station and separately questioned. All of the youths admitted involvement in the beating.

On September 30, 1981, J.R. was arraigned on petition No. 81— J — 15399, charging him with aggravated battery, and on October 14, 1981, A.J., T.M., and L.R., were arraigned on petitions Nos. 81 — J— 16177, 81 — J—16170, and 81…