People v. F. L. W.

This appeal is in behalf of respondent minor, aged 14 years, from his commitment to the Juvenile Division of the Department of Corrections following a finding of delinquency and being adjudged a ward of the court. The charges were theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 16—1(a)(1)) and criminal damage to property (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 21—1), each under $150. No issues are raised concerning procedure.

Upon appeal it is argued that the trial court abused its discretion in committing the minor to the Juvenile Division and that the commitment for an “indeterminate period” denied…