City of Chicago v. Pudlo

PRESIDING JUSTICE GREIMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Thaddeus Pudlo (Pudlo), appeals from a judgment entered against him in the enforcement of municipal ordinances and the imposition of fines as authorized by the Municipal Code of Chicago. Chicago Municipal Code §§ 4 — 8—850, 4 — 9—370 (1990).

On appeal defendant contends (1) that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction because of a prior dismissal; (2) sanctions were imposed against him in violation of his fourth amendment rights; and (3) the sanctions imposed were unduly excessive and an abuse of discretion.

During the…