Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Murder
After jury trial, Defendant was convicted, under accountability theory, of first degree murder. No ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to pursue motion to suppress statements as not voluntary; despite Defendant's young age (15), record shows statements were voluntary, as he received Miranda rights at least four times and was allowed to speak privately with his parents before continuing questioning. Use of phrase "is not amenable to justice" in IPI 5.06 was proper, as the principal remained unidentified at trial. Court was within its discretion in sentencing Defendant to 27-year term given his role in facilitating burglary that led to victim's death. (GARCIA and CAHILL, concurring.)