People v. Goestenkors

Defendant, Clayton R. Goestenkors, appeals from the denial of his petition to rescind the statutory summary suspension of his driving privileges. (625 ILCS 5/2 — 118.1, 11 — 501(c) (West 1992).) Defendant challenges the validity of the initial stop of his motorcycle, argues that the officer lacked probable cause to believe he was under the influence of alcohol, and asserts that the court erred in allowing the State to question defendant and a witness about defendant’s consumption of alcohol prior to his arrest. We affirm.

On August 4, 1994, at about 10:30 p.m., defendant and a companion were…