State v. Panko

Defendant was charged by indictment with two counts of driving while his license was suspended. The court granted his motion to suppress evidence that he was suspended, ruling that the stop of his vehicle was unlawful. The court also dismissed the indictment, pursuant to ORS 136.120. The state appeals both orders. ORS 138.060(1) and (3). We reverse.

The facts are not disputed. The arresting police officer was the only witness. While on patrol in Rockaway Beach, he saw a car parked near a motel, and there was no one in or around it. His attention was drawn to the vehicle because it was parked…