People v. Maldonado

The defendants, Antonio Maldonado, Jose Vasquez, Victorino Mongue, and Marcelino Romero-Flores, were convicted of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(d)(1)(G) (West 2006)) for driving while intoxicated and while not licensed to drive by this state. The defendants were sentenced to probation and ordered to pay certain fines. On appeal, the defendants argue that section 11— 501(d)(1)(G) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Vehicle Code) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(d)(1)(G) (West 2006)) was not in effect at the time of their offenses. Accordingly, they request that their…