Legal Opinion
City of Portland v. James
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided August 23, 1968PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtO’Connell, J.
Defendant was charged with the violation of Section 16-617 of the Police Code of the City of Portland, which reads as follows:
“Between the hours of 1 and 5 o’clock A.M. it shall be unlawful for any person to roam or be upon any street, alley or public place, without having and disclosing a lawful purpose.”
Defendant demurred to the complaint contending that the ordinance violated the due process and equal protection clauses of both the United States and Oregon Constitutions. Tne trial court overruled the demurrer and entered a judgment imposing upon defendant a fine of $25. Defendant appeals.
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2Cases cited9 opinions
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3Cited by31 opinions
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