State v. Paquin

Defendant was charged with possession of a controlled substance, ORS 475.992(4), and unlawful possession of a concealed weapon. ORS 166.250. The state appeals from a trial court order dismissing the charges on the ground of former jeopardy. We reverse.

On July 16, 1980, defendant drove his automobile into a field, knocking down several fence posts and damaging the vehicle. The police officer investigating the accident questioned defendant and his passenger at the scene, but issued no citation. The automobile was towed to a service station in Brownsville, five miles away. Defendant, riding in…