State v. Munson

Defendant appeals the consecutive sentences imposed on him following his convictions on three counts of Assault in the Second Degree and one count of Assault in the Third Degree, all arising out of a traffic accident. He contends that consecutive sentences are not permitted under ORS 137.122(4) (b). We affirm.

Defendant was involved in an accident while he was driving under the influence of intoxicants. He collided with another car, injuring its four occupants. He was charged with one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), in addition to four counts of assault. The DUII…