People v. Vanzandt

On October 5, 1994, Lester Vanzandt was issued a traffic citation for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in violation of section 11 — 501(a)(2) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West Supp. 1993)). A bench trial was held on September 6, 1995. On the day of trial, the State filed an additional charge of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs in violation of section 11 — 501(a)(4) of the Code (625 ILCS 5/11— 501(a)(2) (West Supp. 1993)). Vanzandt’s objection to the filing of the new charge was overruled.

At trial, Illinois State…