People v. Hires

In October 2007, the State charged defendant, Billy L. Hires, with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 2006), as amended by Pub. Act 95— 149, §5, eff. August 14, 2007)) and one count of driving while license is revoked (DWR) (625 ILCS 5/6 — 303(a) (West 2006)). A jury found him guilty, and the trial court later sentenced defendant to 24 years in prison.

Defendant appeals, arguing that the State failed to prove him guilty of DUI beyond a reasonable doubt. We disagree and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

In October 2007, Westfield police chief…