People v. Charles G.

This is the second time this case has been before us. The first time we reviewed this matter, we dismissed the appeal of respondent, Charles G., in a summary order pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 23(c)(3) (166 Ill. 2d R. 23(c)(3)) on the basis that his appeal was moot. The Illinois Supreme Court denied leave to appeal but entered a supervisory order in which it directed us to vacate our summary order, reinstate the appeal, and decide respondent’s appeal on the merits. In re Charles G., 225 Ill. 2d 633, 873 N.E.2d 941 (2007). For the following reasons, we now reverse the trial court’s order…