People v. Brown

On March 16, 1988, in the circuit court of Champaign County, defendant Keith A. Brown was found guilty by a jury of the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), in violation of section 11—501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 95½, par. 11—501). Defendant was subsequently placed on probation for one year. Defendant now appeals. We reverse.

Due to the nature of this opinion, it is not necessary to set forth the evidence presented at trial. On November 16, 1987, defendant, following a nonfatal traffic accident, was charged with the offense of DUI. On February…