People v. E.C.

Respondent minor E.C. (born May 15, 1980) appeals from the orders of the circuit court of Champaign County adjudicating him a delinquent minor and committing him to the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Division (DOC). The issues are whether (1) E.C. is entitled to 15 days’ sentence credit for time previously served and (2) his period of commitment must be reduced to a maximum of three years. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

E.C. admitted committing the offense of unlawful use of a weapon (720 ILCS 5/24 — 1(a)(4) (West 1996)). Following a dispositional hearing…