State v. Weitzel

On May 29, 1976, defendant was charged with failure to leave his name and address at the scene of an accident, ORS 483.602, and with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, ORS 487.540. The state appeals from a dismissal of both charges on the ground that dismissal constituted an abuse of discretion.1 We agree with the state.

The offenses which gave rise to the charges occurred on May 28, 1976. At his first appearance in district court on June 16,1976, defendant requested a jury trial which was set for October 27, 1976. On October 26, 1976, defendant requested a set-over to…