State v. Kahut

Defendant was indicted for robbery in the first degree. ORS 164.415. She moved to suppress admissions she had made to the police on the ground that they were involuntary. The trial court granted defendant’s motion, and the state appeals. ORS 138.060(3). We reverse.

In early 1983, defendant and her then attorney entered into an agreement with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office and the Portland Police Bureau. The district attorney agreed to drop pending theft charges against defendant if she would supply information leading to the prosecution of a certain individual.

The only…