People v. Hardin

Jim Edgar, the Secretary of State, appeals from the order of the circuit court of Boone County directing him to issue a judicial driving permit (JDP) to the defendant, William H. Hardin. The Secretary contends that the defendant was not eligible for a JDP because he was not a “first offender” within the meaning of section 11 — 500 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 951/2, par. 11 — 500).

On May 7, 1989, the defendant was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in violation of section 11 — 501(a) of the Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987,…