State v. Barnes

Defendant appeals his convictions for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), ORS 813.010; reckless driving, ORS 811.140; and misuse of a special left turn lane, ORS 811.346. Defendant argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial.1 We conclude that, of the total 19-month delay, about 18 months were attributable to the state and that the delay was unreasonable. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for entry of a judgment of dismissal.

We begin with the procedural history and the time-line that the trial court developed in its findings of…