People v. Bahnfleth

The defendant, William A. Bahnfleth, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 951/2, par. 11—501(a)(2)). Thereafter, he received notice that his license would be summarily suspended. The defendant subsequently filed a petition to rescind (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 951/2, par. 11—501.1) alleging that he had not been properly arrested. The trial court agreed and rescinded the statutory summary suspension. The State appeals the trial court’s order. We reverse.

At the hearing on the petition, East Peoria police officer Mark Wright testified that on…