People v. Connolly

Following a bench trial in the circuit court of Du Page County, defendant, Martin Connolly, was convicted of, inter alla, driving under the influence of alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 1998)). Defendant appeals only his conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol, contending (1) that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed finding at the close of the State’s case; (2) that the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (3) that he was denied a fair trial. We affirm.

I. FACTS

On November 16, 1999, defendant was charged with driving under…