People v. Seaberry

This is an appeal by the People from an order of the trial court dismissing two traffic complaints issued by a member of the Illinois State Police against the defendant on January 4, 1979. In case No. 79-TR-325 the defendant was charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 95)2, par. 11 — 501) and in case No. 79-TR-326 he was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 95M, par. 11 — 601(a)). The appearance date was set for February 9,1979, at 9 a.m. by the arresting officer. Prior to the appearance…