People v. Gates

This is an appeal from an order of the Circuit Court of St. Clair County finding Elece Gates to be a neglected child, terminating the parental rights of Elece’s natural mother, Susie Gates, and appointing Richard S. Layman as the child’s guardian, with the power to consent to adoption.

Appellant, Susie Gates, contends that the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence designed to establish that Elece was a neglected child, and further contends that the evidence was insufficient to establish neglect. Additionally, the appellant urges that the portion of the order terminating her parental…