State v. Archer

Defendant is charged with the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. ORS 813.010. Before trial, he moved in limine to exclude evidence about his prior conviction for driving while suspended (DWS). The trial court granted his motion, and the state appeals. ORS 138.060(3). We reverse.

The court’s order provides:

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“HEREBY ORDERED THAT defendant’s motion in limine is granted. The Court holds that if the defendant is asked by his attorney if he has ever been convicted of a crime and if he admits to a conviction for Driving While Suspended, or if his attorney asks him if…