People v. Martin

Defendant, Michael Martin, appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Du Page County continuing the summary suspension of his driver’s license. Defendant argues that the trial court erred in placing the burden of proof on defendant and in continuing the summary suspension in the absence of any evidence by the State of defendant’s blood-alcohol level. We affirm.

On July 28, 1986, defendant was involved in an automobile accident at the intersection of Routes 5 and 53 in Du Page County. Following an investigation by Trooper Willie Sanford of the Illinois State Police, defendant was charged…