State v. Martin

Defendant was cited for failing to leave his name and address at the scene of an accident, ORS 483.602, and for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, former ORS 483.992 (repealed Oregon Laws 1975, ch 451, § 291, p 904).

Following two continuances, one requested by the state to change a January 14, 1975, trial date, and one requested by the defendant to change an April 1,1975, trial date, trial was set for April 11, 1975. On that date, the state moved for another continuance which the district court denied. On motion of the defendant, the district court then ordered the…