People v. Steiger

Following a bench trial in the circuit court of Du Page County, defendant, Michael M. Steiger, was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 951/2, par. 11 — 501) and was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail, one year’s probation, and was fined $300. Defendant appeals, contending that he did not knowingly and voluntarily waive his right to a jury trial because the trial court did not admonish him concerning or inquire into his reasons for the waiver.

On December 23, 1987, defendant was issued traffic citations alleging that he had violated local…