State v. Riggs

Defendant was given a uniform traffic citation and complaint for failure to perform the duties required of a driver involved in an accident causing only property damage. ORS 483.604. The offense is classified as a Class A traffic infraction. ORS 483.604(3); 484.365(3) 1 . Defendant moved for a jury trial, relying on Brown v. Multnomah County Dist. Ct., 280 Or 95, 570 P2d 52 (1977). The state opposed the motion. On the day set for trial the district court ruled that defendant was entitled to trial by a jury and to proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The state moved for postponement of the trial.…