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People v. Fortney

Citations

  • 697 N.E.2d 1
  • 297 Ill. App. 3d 79
  • 231 Ill. Dec. 720
  • 1998 Ill. App. LEXIS 343

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  • administration of field sobriety tests is one of several factors to use to determine if an arrest has taken place
  • glassy, bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol, and failed field sobriety test were reasonable grounds for arrest
  • bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol, and failed field sobriety test established probable cause for arrest
  • administration of field sobriety tests is one of several factors to use to determine if an arrest has taken place
  • glassy, bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol, and failed field sobriety test were reasonable grounds for arrest
  • “factors to consider when determining if and when a suspect has been arrested for driving under the influence are (1) the issuance of a citation; (2) the administration of field sobriety tests; (3) the transportation to a police station [citation]; (4

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Judges: Colwell

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