People v. Elledge

The State brings the instant appeal from the trial court’s finding in an “implied consent” hearing that the defendant, Robert E. Elledge, did not refuse a chemical blood-alcohol test, as refusal was contemplated by Section 11—501.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 951/2, par. 11—501.1). We affirm.

According to the certified report of proceedings (87 HI. 2d R. 323(c)), the defendant was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95V2, par. 11—501). The arresting State police officer asked the defendant to submit to a…