People v. Dickman

A jury found the defendant, Russell L. Dickman, guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The court entered judgment on the verdict, fined him $500 plus costs, and sentenced him to 90 days at Vandalia. On appeal, he contends that the tactics of the State were prejudicial and deprived him of a fair trial, and that the evidence did not establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The prejudicial tactic of which the defendant complains was the narrative manner in which the State elicited the testimony of the arresting officer and other of its witnesses. He claims…