People v. Babolcsay

The State appeals a trial court order suppressing the testimony of the police officer who arrested defendant, Walter Babolcsay, for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501 (West 2002)). On appeal, the State argues that the trial court erred in basing its decision on People v. Ceja, 351 Ill. App. 3d 299 (2004). We agree and reverse the order and remand the cause for further proceedings.

I. BACKGROUND

On December 18, 2003, defendant was involved in a crash on Thorndale Road in Wood Dale. The officer on the scene ticketed defendant with failure to reduce speed and noticed…