People v. Wiatr

After trial by jury defendant, Edward Wiatr, was convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 95 1/2, par. 11 — 501(a)(2)) and speeding (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 95 1//2, par. 11 — 601(b)). He was thereafter sentenced to a one-year term of probation, with nine days’ periodic imprisonment, and a fine of $100. Defendant appeals contending (1) his convictions for violation of these State statutes were void absence evidence in the record that his prosecution by a village attorney was authorized by the State’s Attorney; and (2) that the trial…