People v. Harrison

The People of the State of Illinois appeal from the order of the circuit court of Madison County entered February 1, 1991, dismissing the felony indictment against defendant, Charles Harrison III, for driving under the influence of alcohol (hereinafter DUI).

Defendant was initially charged with felony DUI on July 25, 1989. A preliminary hearing was held on case No. 89—CF—681 on July 6, 1990. Officer Dennis Kaid testified at the preliminary hearing that he had stopped defendant’s vehicle on July 25, 1989, and noticed a strong odor of alcohol about defendant’s person and an open can of beer on…