People v. Kotz

PRESIDING JUSTICE BARRY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Jim Edgar, the Secretary of State (the Secretary), appeals from the order of the circuit court of Will County directing him to issue a judicial driving permit (JDP) to the defendant, Kristina Kotz. The Secretary contends that the defendant is not eligible for a JDP because she is not a “first offender” within the meaning of section 11— 500 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 95V2, par. 11-500 (eff. July 1,1990)).

On September 12, 1990, Kotz was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. She…