If the defendant waives the right of the defendant to make a statement, the fact of the waiver of the defendant cannot be used against the defendant on the trial. [Formerly 133.710; 1991 c.790 § 13]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.115

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

 

[Repealed by 1973 c.836 § 358]