People v. Hester

Defendant, John J. Hester, appeals from his conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of section 11—501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 95½, par. 11—501). After the jury returned a guilty verdict on June 22,1979, defendant was fined $500, given one year probation and 30 days periodic imprisonment to be served on weekends.

On June 7, 1978, at approximately 1:10 p.m., defendant was involved in an automobile collision. It was a clear day. Defendant was driving a red, one-half ton Chevrolet pickup truck and traveling in an easterly…