State v. Branch

Defendant appeals a judgment of conviction for the misdemeanor of initiating a false report, ORS 162.375,1 among other offenses. He assigns error to the trial court’s denial of his motion for a judgment of acquittal on that offense. We affirm.

Defendant was driving while intoxicated and rear-ended another driver, Austin. Although defendant initially stopped to exchange information with Austin, he left the scene when Austin went into a nearby store to get a pen. Austin called the police and reported defendant’s conduct and license plate number. Deputy Lance responded to Austin’s location, while…