In re Maurice D.

After bench trial, court adjudicated Respondent minor, age 17 at time of offense, delinquent, finding evidence supported conviction for criminal sexual abuse beyond a reasonable doubt. Respondent must thus register as a sex offender. Evidence was conflicting as to whether victim, then age 15, voluntarily engaged in sexual act. Neither eighth amendment cruel and unusual punishment clause nor proportionate penalties clause apply to Respondent's juvenile adjudication. Juvenile Court Act does not provide juvenile with substantive rights, such as substantive due process. Criminal sexual abuse statute is rationally related to legislative purpose of protecting 13 to 16 year olds from premature sexual experiences. (POPE and KNECHT, concurring.)