People v. Glowacki

The State appeals from the dismissal of its petition under section 2 — 1401 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/2 — 1401 (West 2008)) in which it sought vacation of the trial court’s order setting the case of defendant, Michael J. Glowacki, for a pretrial hearing. Because the State’s petition was insufficient, we affirm the dismissal.

I. BACKGROUND

On September 1, 2002, a Lake County sheriff’s deputy cited defendant for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 2002)). Defendant was released that day on a $20,000 personal recognizance bond with…