People v. Lara

The issue in this case concerns the right of the State to appeal from an order suppressing evidence in a criminal case. On May 4,1975, defendant Jose C. Lara was involved in a highway accident in Pontiac, Illinois. Thereafter he was issued a traffic citation for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of section 11—501(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The pertinent part of section 11—501(a) provides:

“No person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor may drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within this State.” (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 95½,…