People v. J.C.

A petition for adjudication of wardship was filed against the minor-respondent, J.C., on July 1, 1986, alleging that the respondent had committed the offenses of residential burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 19—3(a)) and theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 16—1(a)(1)). Thereafter, respondent filed a motion to quash arrest and suppress evidence, asserting that the arresting officer had no probable cause to believe that a crime had been committed or that respondent had committed a crime. Additionally, the respondent moved to suppress statements made to a police officer during…