State v. Chavez

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree, ORS 163.118, assault in the second degree, ORS 163.175, and driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), ORS 813.010. On appeal, he argues that he was entitled to enforcement of a plea bargain. The trial court concluded that defendant had not accepted the state’s plea offer before it was revoked and that the state was not obligated to keep the offer open. On review for errors of law, we agree and affirm.

We view the facts in the light most favorable to the trial court’s ruling on defendant’s motion for…