State v. Bronson

Defendant, a member of the Nez Perce tribe, killed two bighorn sheep and, as a result, was charged with two misdemeanors (taking wildlife and possessing wildlife) with respect to each animal. His first trial ended when the judge declared a mistrial. On retrial, defendant filed a motion to dismiss on the ground that he was denied a speedy trial as required by former ORS 135.747 (2011), repealed by Or Laws 2013, ch 341, § 1.1 The court denied that motion. Defendant also argued in a demurrer, a motion to dismiss, a motion for a judgment of acquittal, and proposed jury instructions, that, under…