People v. Sneed

The minor-respondent was committed to the Department of Corrections after the Circuit Court of Cook County found him to be in violation of probation. He appeals from the finding and the order of commitment. Several contentions are raised, including a contention that the court erred in denying a motion to transfer the case to the judge who had found the violation of probation. However, because of the view we take of this case, we need only consider respondent’s contention that the court lacked statutory authority to extend the original probationary period of six months in the absence of a…