People v. Hirsch

Following a jury trial, the defendant Gerald Hirsch was convicted of aggravated driving while under the influence (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(d)(1) (West 2002)). The trial court sentenced the defendant to a term of three years’ imprisonment. The defendant appeals, arguing that (1) there was no probable cause to arrest him, (2) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and (3) the trial court’s written order imposing certain fines and costs was not consistent with the trial court’s earlier oral pronouncement. We affirm.

On January 30, 2003, the defendant was charged by indictment with…