State v. Adams

This case involves application of Oregon’s expunction statute.

On August 30, 1976, after a bench trial on stipulated facts, defendant was found guilty of three counts of criminal activity in drugs, violations of former ORS 167.207.1 The first and second counts charged possession of marijuana; the third count charged cultivation of marijuana. Defendant was sentenced on September 2, 1976, at which time the circuit court “merged” Counts I and II and imposed probationary sentences on Counts I and III. Defendant appealed his conviction pursuant to an amended notice of appeal filed on September 9,…