People v. Davis

This case presents a single issue: whether the results of a preliminary breath screening test (PBT) obtained pursuant to section 11— 501.5 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Code) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501.5 (West 1996)) are admissible by the State at a hearing on defendant’s motion to suppress evidence and quash his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501 (West 1996)). We hold that such results are admissible.

Facts

On January 22, 1997, a van driven by defendant Anthony T. Davis was stopped by Officer Thomas Hochbaum of the Fulton police department because of an…