State v. Foster

Defendant was charged with driving while suspended. ORS 487.560. Prior to trial, defendant moved to suppress an order of license revocation issued by the Motor Vehicles Division. After an omnibus hearing, the court ordered the revocation order suppressed. The state appeals the court’s ruling pursuant to ORS 138.060(3). 1

In March, 1978, defendant’s driver’s license was revoked for having used his vehicle in the commission of a felony. ORS 482.430(l)(c). 2 As stated on the face of the revocation order, the period of revocation ran until March 1, 1979, on or after which defendant was eligible to…