People v. Shepherd

PRESIDING JUSTICE STEIGMANN

delivered the opinion of the court:

In April 1992, the State charged defendant, Melvin A. Shepherd, with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (111. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 951/2, par. 11 — 501) and improper lane usage (111. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 951/2, par. 11 — 709). Prior to trial, defendant moved to suppress evidence obtained when the police stopped defendant’s truck. In June 1992, the trial court granted defendant’s motion, and the State appeals.

We reverse.

I. Background

Sergeant Timothy Henson of the Dwight police department was the only witness to…