People v. Ullrich

Defendant, Michael Ullrich, was convicted in the circuit court of Will County of the offense of driving an overweight vehicle on an elevated structure in violation of section 15 — 111(h) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Vehicle Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95V2, par. 15— 111(h)). The trial court imposed a fine in the amount of $100. The State appealed, contending that the trial court abused its discretion by imposing a fine in an amount less than that specified by section 15 — 113(a) of the Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95V2, par. 15 — 113(a)). The appellate court affirmed,…