People v. Schaefer

After a joint trial on misdemeanor and felony charges, a jury convicted defendant, John R. Schaefer, of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 2004)), transportation of open alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11 — 502(a) (West 2004)), improper lane usage (625 ILCS 5/11 — 709(a) (West 2004)), and resisting or obstructing a police officer (720 ILCS 5/31 — 1 (West 2004)). On February 21, 2008, the trial court sentenced defendant to 36 months’ probation, and on March 12, 2008, defendant filed his notices of appeal.

Defendant argues on appeal that: (1) a new trial…