State v. Endres

The state appeals an order dismissing the indictment against defendant based on preindictment delay. ORS 138.060(l)(a). We review for errors of law, State v. Hilton, 187 Or App 666, 672, 69 P3d 779 (2003), rev den, 336 Or 377 (2004), and reverse.

On November 22, 2000, Deputy Davis arrested defendant on outstanding warrants for drug offenses in Multnomah County. During the arrest, defendant produced an Oregon driver’s license with his picture but with a different name. During questioning, defendant expressed a willingness to cooperate with authorities. Defendant admitted that he obtained the…