State v. Bethune

Defendant is charged with the traffic crime of driving while under the influence of intoxicants, ORS 487.540, as enhanced by ORS 484.365, a class A misdemeanor. The state appeals from a district court order dismissing the charge "in furtherance of justice,” pursuant to ORS 135.755. We reverse.

Defendant was issued a traffic citation December 7,1979. Trial was set for February 21,1980. Defendant was granted a continuance, and trial was re-set to March 14, 1980. Defendant was granted a second continuance. Trial was scheduled again for April 14, 1980, at which time the parties appeared, ready for…