State v. Emery

In this criminal case, defendant seeks review of the decision by the Court of Appeals holding that defendant was not denied his right to a speedy trial under ORS 135.747 or under Article I, section 10, of the Oregon Constitution. We reverse. The judgment of conviction is reversed, and the charge against defendant is dismissed pursuant to ORS 135.747.

On October 31, 1988, defendant was cited for illegal possession of an elk, a crime. On November 19, 1988, defendant appeared for arraignment at the time specified on the citation at the North Lake County Justice Court but, when he arrived, there…