People v. Krause

Defendant Jeffrey Krause was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(d)(3) (West 1992)). He filed a motion in limine seeking to bar the introduction of a statement he made to the paramedic attending to him at the scene of the accident giving rise to the charged offense. The trial court granted the motion on the ground of physician-patient privilege pursuant to section 8 — 802 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/8 — 802 (West 1992)). The State appeals. We reverse.

Defendant was driving his motorcycle on the evening of May 14, 1993, in Macomb,…