People v. Kohrig,498 N.E.2d 1158 (Ill. 1986) | Law School Case Brief Summary

Nature of the Case

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Facts

An Illinois statute required that all drivers of automobiles on public roads must use seat belts. Kohrig (D) was cited for violating that state statute. D challenged the statute, and the court dismissed the charges because the law was unconstitutional. P appealed.