People v. Morrissey
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Trapp
Defendant appeals his conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor 1 entered upon a jury’s verdict.
Upon appeal defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to grant a midtrial continuance to permit defendant to seek a witness whose name was disclosed in the cross-examination of the arresting officer, and that defendant was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Upon the first issue, there is no contention of a failure in discovery by the prosecution. During cross-examination of the arresting officer, counsel inquired whether defendant…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- The PEOPLE v. MagbyIllinois Supreme Court · 1967
- Lindeen v. Illinois State Police Merit BoardIllinois Supreme Court · 1962
- People v. ClarkAppellate Court of Illinois · 1970
- The People v. JeffersonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1971
- People v. BrownAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973
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