State v. Dillon

In this case, State v. Eastman/Kovach, 292 Or 184, 637 P2d 609 (1981), and State v. Tuma, 292 Or 194, 637 P2d 614 (1981) (decided this date), we examine the nature and scope of restitution as authorized for criminal sentences by ORS 137.103 to 137.109. Each case presents different aspects of restitution.

THE FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Here, defendant refused to stop his car when signalled to do so by a Springfield police officer. A 60-mile high-speed chase ensued. Eventually, defendant’s car was boxed in by three police cars. Defendant refused an officer’s order to get out of his car. Instead,…