State v. Vanlieu
251 Or. App. 361
| Or. Ct. App. | 2012Background
- Defendant was convicted of criminal mischief in the first degree and unlawful possession of a controlled substance in 2001, each with an 18-month probationary term.
- On July 7, 2002, the court extended probation for six months to January 8, 2003.
- December 27, 2002, the court issued a show-cause order alleging probation violations but did not direct an arrest warrant; it ordered defendant to cite into court on 12/30/02.
- Defendant appeared, counsel was appointed, and a hearing on the show-cause order was continued; defendant later failed to appear, leading to warrants for arrest.
- Arrests and hearings occurred over years, with amendments to the show-cause order in 2010 alleging post-January 8, 2003 violations, and a 2010 hearing resulting in probation revocation.
- The court revoked probation in 2010 based on the amended allegations, not on the original post-12/02/02 allegations about unpaid financial obligations.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did lack of an arrest warrant before January 8, 2003 affect jurisdiction? | State argues jurisdiction preserved by timely initiation under showed-cause/warrant framework. | Brewer contends no arrest warrant before expiration limited authority to revoke after expiration. | First argument rejected; proceedings properly commenced and jurisdiction preserved. |
| May probation be revoked based solely on post-expiration conduct when no extension was made? | State contends probation may be revoked for post-expiration conduct if initiated timely. | Brewer asserts lack of authority to revoke based on post-expiration conduct without extension. | Court lacked authority to revoke based solely on post-expiration conduct; reversed. |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Lindquist, 192 Or App 498 (2004) (probation violation proceeding commenced by show cause and arrest during probation; warrant execution not necessary for commencement)
- State v. Stuve, 111 Or App 197 (1992) (show-cause initiation can preserve jurisdiction; arrest warrant alone may suffice in some contexts)
- State v. Lopez, 30 Or App 687 (1977) (show-cause order within probationary period preserves jurisdiction to revoke after expiration)
- Bryant v. State of Oregon, 233 Or 459 (1963) (arrest warrant during probation preserves jurisdiction to proceed after term; probation cannot be deemed extended by mere passage of time)
- State v. O’Neal, 24 Or App 423 (1976) (revocation improper where initiating order issued after probation expired; timing matters)
- State v. Miller, 224 Or App 642 (2008) (show-cause or warrant timing matters; absconding can affect extension; separate considerations apply)
- State v. Ludwig, 218 Or 483 (1959) (arrest warrant during probation preserves jurisdiction to proceed)
- State v. Stanford, 100 Or App 303 (1990) (probation extension may be appropriate where show-cause timely filed before expiration)
