People v. Martinez

Following a stipulated bench trial, defendant, Simon Martinez, was convicted of driving while his license was suspended (625 ILCS 5/6 — 303(a) (West 1996)) and was sentenced to one year of court supervision and a $150 fine. He appeals his conviction, contending that the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his license was suspended at the time of the offense. We affirm.

At trial, defendant stipulated to the following evidence. Defendant was driving a vehicle on January 8, 1996, when he was stopped by the police. Defendant’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle had been…