State v. Illig-Renn

This case concerns the constitutionality of ORS 162.247(l)(b), a statute that makes it a crime to “refuse[ ] to obey a lawful order by [a] peace officer.” Defendant, who was charged with that crime, demurred to the charge on the ground that the statute is unconstitutionally vague and over-broad. The trial court allowed the demurrer and the Court of Appeals ultimately affirmed the trial court’s judgment. On the state’s petition for review, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the trial court and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.

Defendant was…