People v. Solzak

On January 31, 1982, Bette Solzak was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. At a hearing to determine whether her driver’s license should be suspended, pursuant to Illinois’ implied consent statute (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1982 Supp., ch. 95 Va, par. 11 — 501.1), Ward Rhentgen, the arresting officer, testified that Solzak had refused his request that she submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content of her blood. Solzak testified that she did not remember anything. The trial court ruled that Solzak had not knowingly refused the request and, accordingly, there was no…