State v. Connett

Defendant appeals his conviction of the traffic offense of driving while suspended, ORS 487.560(1). He claims there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict and that the court improperly failed to consider his affirmative defense that he lacked notice of his suspension, ORS 487.560(2)(b).

On the date of trial, defendant appeared without counsel. After being fully advised of his right to have an attorney appointed by the court to represent him, he elected to represent himself. His case was tried to the court and he was found guilty of the offense.

To establish this traffic offense, the…