People v. Chavez

On November 28, 1995, the State charged defendant Joseph A. Chavez by written complaint in the circuit court of Livingston County with the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in violation of section 11 — 501(a)(2) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 1994)). After a bench trial, the court entered judgment on April 5, 1996, finding defendant guilty. On April 24, 1996, the court sentenced defendant to two years’ conditional discharge, 60 days of county jail work release, a fine and costs totalling $500 and fees for the conditional discharge and work…