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People v. Avery

Citations

  • 661 N.E.2d 361
  • 277 Ill. App. 3d 824
  • 214 Ill. Dec. 507
  • 1995 Ill. App. LEXIS 836

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  • holding that aggravated DUI predicated upon being involved in a motor vehicle accident in which another suffered great bodily injury was a strict liability offense
  • holding that aggravated DUI predicated upon being involved in a motor vehicle accident in which another suffered great bodily injury was a strict liability offense
  • statute prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol held to be a proper exercise of police power under rational basis scrutiny
  • statute prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol held to be a proper exercise of police power under rational basis scrutiny
  • insanity defense was unavailable to defendant charged with aggravated driving under the influence, where offense was absolute liability offense and defendant’s offer of proof showed he repeatedly drove while under the influence
  • insanity defense was unavailable to defendant regarding his felony aggravated DUI charges

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Judges: Wolfson

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