Village of Park Forest v. Walker

The defendant, Jack E. Walker, was charged with driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, in violation of an ordinance of the village of Park Forest. A jury of six returned a verdict for the plaintiff village and assessed the maximum fine of $500. Judgment was entered on the verdict. The defendant appealed, and the Appellate Court for the First District reversed. (Village of Park Forest v. Walker, 32 Ill. App. 3d 210.) We have granted the plaintiff leave to appeal from the judgment of the appellate court.

The plaintiff’s primary contention on appeal is that sufficient…