People v. Eyen
Illinois Court of Appeals
683 N.E.2d 193 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
Police found an intoxicated Eyen (defendant) pushing his damaged car along a public street through its open driver-side door, and determined the car could only be pushed with the key in the ignition and the transmission in neutral; Eyen admitted turning off the engine and removing the key, which was found in his pocket, but claimed someone else had been driving. He was convicted of DUI and appealed, not contesting his intoxication but arguing insufficient evidence he was operating the vehicle.
IssueFree
Whether a person can commit the offense of driving while impaired, intoxicated, or under the influence without actually driving a motor vehicle.