State v. Arthur

*625HASELTON, J.

The state appeals a pretrial order granting defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. ORS 138.060(3). The state asserts that the trial court erroneously concluded that the underlying stop was unlawful because ORS 811.335 does not apply to cars making turns at stop signs or stop lights. We agree that the court misconstrued ORS 811.335 and, thus, reverse and remand.

On June 17, 1997, Portland Police Officer Kruger watched as defendant, driving a car, approached a controlled intersection. Defendant traveled well over 200 feet before signaling to make a right-hand turn approximately 10…