State v. Bilton

Defendant was convicted after jury trial of failure to appear in the first degree. ORS 162.205. He appeals, contending that testimony elicited from his former attorney violates the attorney-client privilege, and that the sentence imposed is excessive. We affirm.

Defendant was originally charged with felony driving while suspended, and an attorney was appointed to defend him. Through normal procedures, the case was set for trial on July 14,1977. Defendant did not appear for that trial. At trial for the instant offense, the attorney testified, over objection, that he had informed defendant of…