Justice CALLUM delivered the opinion of the court:
The State charged defendant, Joseph Bagley, with driving under the influence of alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(1), (a)(2) (West Supp.1999)). After the jury was sworn but before the first witness was called, the State located a videotape of defendant's arrest that was believed to be lost. The trial court sua sponte declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial. Defendant appeals from the denial of his motion...
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