State v. Beugli

The state appeals an order dismissing an information that charged defendant with six counts of sexual abuse in the second degree, ORS 163.425, four counts of official misconduct in the first degree, ORS 162.415, and four counts of harassment, ORS 166.065. It argues that the trial court erred when it concluded that defendant was entitled to transactional immunity, 1 because he was compelled to respond to questions during an internal investigation. We reverse and remand.

Defendant is an Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper. In September, 1989, OSP internally investigated a complaint that…