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File:Image001.jpg|'''[[Search_and_Seizure|Search and Seizure]]'''<br>[[Search_and_Seizure#Did_the_State_Infringe_Upon_a_Privacy_or_Possessory_Interest_of_Defendant.3F|Privacy Interest]], [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_the_defendant_stopped.3F|Stops]],[[Search_and_Seizure#Was_Defendant_Arrested.3F|Arrests]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Did_someone_Consent_to_the_search.3F|Consent]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_an_exception_to_the_Warrant_Requirement.3F|Warrant Exceptions]], [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_an_exception_to_the_Warrant_Requirement.3F|Suppression Exceptions]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_a_Search_Warrant.3F|Search Warrants]]
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File:Blood-1.jpg|'''[[Forensic_Evidence|Forensic Science]]'''<br>[[Ballistics|Ballistics]], [[Bitemarks|Bitemarks]], [[Bloodstain_Pattern_Analysis|Bloodstains]], [[DNA|DNA]], [[Eyewitness_Identification|Eyewitness ID]],  [[Fingerprints|Fingerprints]], [[Handwriting_Identification|Handwriting ID]], [[Polygraphs|Polygraphs]],  [[Shaken_Baby_Syndrome|Shaken Baby]]
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File:Phoenix-Wright-Objection1.jpg|'''[[Evidence_Code|Evidence Code]]'''<br> [[Evidence_Code#Procedure|Procedure]], [[Evidence_Code#Relevance|Relevance]],  [[Evidence_Code#Privileges|Privileges]], [[Evidence_Code#Examining_Lay_Witnesses|Lay Witnesses]], [[Evidence_Code#Examining_Expert_Witnesses|Experts]], [[Evidence_Code#Hearsay|Hearsay]], [[Evidence_Code#Physical_Evidence|Physical Evidence]]
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File:128px-immigration.jpg|'''[[Immigration|Immigration]]'''<br>[[Padilla|Padilla]], [[Aggravated_Felonies|Agg Felonies]],  [[Inadmissibility|Inadmissibility]], [[Removability|Removability]], [[Moral_Turpitude|Moral Turpitude]],  [[Naturalization|Naturalization]], [[Juvenile_Defendants|Juveniles]], [[U-Visas|U-Visas]]
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File:Police-line.jpg|'''[[Crimes|Crimes]]'''<br>[[Crimes#Measure_11_Crimes|Measure 11]], [[Crimes#Drug_Crimes|Drugs]], [[Crimes#Sex_Crimes|Sex Crimes]], [[Crimes#Homicide|Homicide]], [[Crimes#Property_Crimes|Property]], [[DUII|DUII]], [[Crimes#Child_Abuse_Crimes|Child Abuse]], [[Crimes|Other Crimes]]
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File:Interrogate2.jpg|'''[[Self-Incrimination|Self-Incrimination]]'''<br>[[Evidentiary_Burdens|Evidentiary Burdens]], [[State_Compulsion|State Compulsion]], [[Custody/Compelling_Circumstances|Custody/Compelling Circumstances]], [[Right_to_Silence|Right to Silence]],  [[Impeachment|Impeachment]]
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[[Search_and_Seizure#Was_the_defendant_stopped.3F|Stops]],[[Search_and_Seizure#Was_Defendant_Arrested.3F|Arrests]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Did_someone_Consent_to_the_search.3F|Consent]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_an_exception_to_the_Warrant_Requirement.3F|Warrant Exceptions]], [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_an_exception_to_the_Warrant_Requirement.3F|Suppression Exceptions]],  [[Search_and_Seizure#Was_there_a_Search_Warrant.3F|Search Warrants]]
 
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'''[[Forensic_Evidence|Forensic Science]]'''<br>[[Ballistics|Ballistics]], [[Bitemarks|Bitemarks]], [[Bloodstain_Pattern_Analysis|Bloodstains]], [[DNA|DNA]], [[Eyewitness_Identification|Eyewitness ID]],  [[Fingerprints|Fingerprints]], [[Handwriting_Identification|Handwriting ID]], [[Polygraphs|Polygraphs]],  [[Shaken_Baby_Syndrome|Shaken Baby]]
File:Oregon-flag3.png|'''[[Oregon_Constitution|Oregon Constitution]]'''<br>[[Speedy_Trial|Speedy Trial]], [[Right_to_Counsel|Right to Counsel]], [[Confrontation/Cross_Examination|Confrontation]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_12:_Double_jeopardy.3B_compulsory_self-incrimination|Double Jeopardy]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_20:_Privileges_and_Immunities_of_Citizens|Equal Privileges]], [[Ex_Post_Facto|Ex Post Facto]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_11:_Rights_of_Accused_in_Criminal_Prosecution|Venue]]
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'''[[Evidence_Code|Evidence Code]]'''<br> [[Evidence_Code#Procedure|Procedure]], [[Evidence_Code#Relevance|Relevance]],  [[Evidence_Code#Privileges|Privileges]], [[Evidence_Code#Examining_Lay_Witnesses|Lay Witnesses]], [[Evidence_Code#Examining_Expert_Witnesses|Experts]], [[Evidence_Code#Hearsay|Hearsay]], [[Evidence_Code#Physical_Evidence|Physical Evidence]]
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'''[[Immigration|Immigration]]'''<br>[[Padilla|Padilla]], [[Aggravated_Felonies|Agg Felonies]],  [[Inadmissibility|Inadmissibility]], [[Removability|Removability]], [[Moral_Turpitude|Moral Turpitude]],  [[Naturalization|Naturalization]], [[Juvenile_Defendants|Juveniles]], [[U-Visas|U-Visas]]
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'''[[Crimes|Crimes]]'''<br>[[Crimes#Measure_11_Crimes|Measure 11]], [[Crimes#Drug_Crimes|Drugs]], [[Crimes#Sex_Crimes|Sex Crimes]], [[Crimes#Homicide|Homicide]], [[Crimes#Property_Crimes|Property]], [[DUII|DUII]], [[Crimes#Child_Abuse_Crimes|Child Abuse]], [[Crimes|Other Crimes]]
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'''[[Self-Incrimination|Self Incrimination]]'''<br>[[Evidentiary_Burdens|Evidentiary Burdens]], [[State_Compulsion|State Compulsion]], [[Custody/Compelling_Circumstances|Custody/Compelling Circumstances]], [[Right_to_Silence|Right to Silence]],  [[Impeachment|Impeachment]]
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'''[[Mental_States|Mental States]]'''<br>[[Civil_Commitments|Civil Commitments]], [[Fitness_to_Proceed|Aid & Assist]], [[Utilizing_a_GEI_Defense|GEI]], [[Disordered_Mental_State_Strategy|Disordered Mental State]], [[Mental_States#Mental_States_Required_for_Conviction|Mens Rea]], [[Testing|Testing]], [[DSM|DSM-IV]]
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'''[[Defenses|Defenses]]'''<br>[[Alibi|Alibi]], [[Choice_of_Evils_and_Necessity|Necessity]], [[Speedy_Trial|Speedy Trial]], [[Self_Defense|Self Defense]]
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'''[[Oregon_Constitution|Oregon Constitution]]'''<br>[[Speedy_Trial|Speedy Trial]], [[Right_to_Counsel|Right to Counsel]], [[Confrontation/Cross_Examination|Confrontation]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_12:_Double_jeopardy.3B_compulsory_self-incrimination|Double Jeopardy]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_20:_Privileges_and_Immunities_of_Citizens|Equal Privileges]], [[Ex_Post_Facto|Ex Post Facto]], [[Oregon_Constitution#Section_11:_Rights_of_Accused_in_Criminal_Prosecution|Venue]]
 
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'''[[Extradition|Extradition]]'''<br>
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'''[[Veterans_and_Military_Service|Veterans and Military Service]]'''<br>Created by Jess Barton.
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'''[[Sentencing|Sentencing]]'''<br>[[Sentencing#Same_Criminal_Episode|Criminal Episodes]],[[Sentencing#Merger|Merger]], [[Consecutive_Sentences|Consecutive Sentences]], [[Sentencing#Mandatory_Minimum_Laws|Mandatory Minimums]], [[Sentencing#Probation|Probation]], [[Sentencing#Restitution|Restitution]], [[Sentencing#Collateral_Consequences|Collateral Consequences]]
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File:Extradition.jpeg|'''[[Extradition|Extradition]]'''<br>
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File:Support_our_veterans.jpg|'''[[Veterans_and_Military_Service|Veterans and Military Service]]'''<br>Created by Jess Barton.
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<h2>'''Even a Child Can Edit This Website'''</h2>  
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The OCDLA Library of Defense is a digital manual for criminal defense built by the collective contributions of OCDLA members. Ultimately, it will contain every law, every case, every expert, every resource and every good idea an Oregon defense attorney might need.  But only if you help us out. If you visit a page on this website that is missing a case or has a typo, please [[How_To_Edit|edit the page]]. You can even reorganize or rewrite the page if you're feeling ambitious. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email me at: '''Alex Bassos at abassos@gmail.com'''
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<h2>'''Recent [[The_Blog|Blog]] Posts'''</h2>
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* [https://libraryofdefense.org/node/6277 Preservation at its Most Challenging] | Ryan Scott
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* [https://libraryofdefense.org/node/6276 "Are you for or against the dog this time?" SCOTUS on drug-detection dogs] | Ryan Scott
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* [https://libraryofdefense.org/node/6275 Ninth Circuit recognized that even sex offenders have a "particularly significant liberty interest" in family relationships] | Ryan Scott
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'''A Superficial Bruise Does Not Qualify as a Physical Injury'''
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For the purposes of first-degree criminal mistreatment, “physical injury” means “impairment of physical condition or substantial pain." ORS 161.015(7). In turn, "impairment of physical condition" requires "harm to the body that results in a reduction in one's ability to use the body or a bodily organ for less than a protracted period of time." State v. Higgins, 165 Or App 442(2000).  Here, defendant admitted to spanking her 16-month-old across his buttocks, which made the child cry and caused a bruise.  However, the child’s doctor testified that the bruise was ‘superficial,’ and the child had full range of motion.  Thus, there was no evidence that the bruise was a ‘physical injury’ for purposes of criminal mistreatment. State v. Wright
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'''Increase in “Look-Back” Period for DUII Diversion Is Not an Ex Post Facto Violation'''
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The five-year  increase in the “look-back” period for DUII diversion eligibility does  not result in “greater or additional punishment” for DUII such that the increase is an ex post facto violation.  The change in eligibility requirements was not an increase in “punishment” because the primary purpose of the change was to be a procedural alternative to punishment, not to change the crime of or sentence for, DUII. State v. Carroll, __ Or App __ (2012).
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'''Particularity Requirement for Admitting Abuse-Victim Hearsay'''
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The pretrial notice required under OEC 803(18a)(b)  for admitting an abuse victim’s out-of-court statements must identify the particular statements to be offered.  Here, the state violated the rule by only providing copies of reports and stating that the reports “contain the particulars of statements made by [victim] that the state intends to offer.” State v. Bradley, __ Or App __ (2012); see also State v. Wood, __ Or App __ (Oct. 24, 2012).
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'''Aiding-and-Abetting After-the-Fact Is Not a Crime'''
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Oregon law does not recognize an aid-and-abet after-the-fact theory of criminal liability because “the aid-and-abet statute plainly applies only to conduct prior to or during the commission of a crime.” Here, the trial court erroneously convicted defendant of fraudulent use of a credit card for helping the principal actor escape arrest after defendant learned of the theft and misuse of the credit card. The court exercises its discretion to correct the trial court’s unpreserved error and remands for a new trial because defendant “stands convicted of something that is not a crime.” State v. Barboe, __ Or App __ (2012).
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'''Merger, Valuation of Stolen Property, and Restitution in Juvenile Proceedings'''
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The court affirms the juvenile court’s judgment of jurisdiction for acts that, if committed by an adult, would constitute first-degree arson, aggravated first-degree theft, and two counts of second-degree burglary. The two counts of burglary do not merge because youth had sufficient time to renounce his criminal intent between entering a school building with intent to commit theft and later reentering with intent to commit arson.  ORS 164.115(1), governing the valuation of property under the theft statutes, does not bar the court from considering the cost of replacements as a factor in determining fair-market value. Here, the juvenile court properly considered the cost of replacement computers in finding that the stolen property was worth at least $10,000 as required for aggravated first-degree theft. The term “victim” for restitution purposes in juvenile proceedings includes insurance companies. “Victim” is given its definition in the Criminal Code, not the juvenile code. State v. G.L.D., __ Or App __ (2012).
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An order to come out of a house with your hands up is a stop. Here, there was reasonable suspicion for the stop where defendant entered a house occupied by two murder victims, didn’t match the description of anyone who lived there, and didn’t answer the telephone when officers called the house.  Also, officers had probable cause to enter the house since there was probable cause to believe that there was evidence of recent murders inside and that it was at risk of being destroyed. And, for the same reasons, there were exigent circumstances that required the officers to secure the house.  The officers gained probable cause to arrest when defendant came out of the house and they noticed blood on his pants.  Finally, it was not a violation of Miranda when defendant asked if he needed an attorney and the officers responded that “It’s up to you.” Defendant’s statement was equivocal and officers responded appropriately.  State v. Hudson, __ Or App __ (2012).
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Because a dispositional order is required at the conclusion of a dependency hearing, the contesting party must object at that time if a juvenile court fails to include statutorily required findings under ORS 419B.340(2) in order to preserve the issue for appeal. DHS v. C.C.
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'''Dependency > Subject Matter Jurisdiction'''
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In a custody case involving multiple jurisdictions, ORS 109.741(1)(b) confers jurisdiction to Oregon when no other state has jurisdiction under paragraph (1)(a) and both subparagraphs (1)(b)(A) and (1)(b)(B) apply. Here, mother had “a significant connection” with Oregon because she:
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A court may not base an order for continued jurisdiction on unalleged facts unless the underlying petition provided sufficient notice of what the parent must do to prevent continued jurisdiction. Here, the petition stated that the mother had alcohol problems and pleaded guilty to assault and strangulation. Thus, mother had sufficient notice that her anger problems were at issue. DHS v. M.M.B.
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Where a defendant is in prison and knowingly fails to demand trial, the delay is attributable to the state, but it is otherwise reasonable under ORS 135.747.  Here, defendant failed to appear for two separate court dates for a misdemeanor DUII.  He was arrested on a bench warrant, and shortly thereafter, his probation on an unrelated charge was revoked.  While in the DOC, defendant waited nine months to demand trial.  The court holds that because defendant knowingly failed to demand, the nine-month delay was reasonable, and the cumulative delay of 16 months attributed to the state was also reasonable. State v. Bircher.
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Variance between the indictment and the evidence at trial is prejudicial, “[i]f thedefendant would need to develop a different argument to contend with the variance.” State v. Boitz, 236 Or App 350, 356 (2010). Here, defendant was charged with hindering prosecution.  The indictment alleged that the defendant “did***prevent, by means of deception, the discovery or apprehension of Shane Culp.”  This differed from the statutory language and jury instruction which states that a person hinders prosecution where he, “[p]revents or obstructs, by means of * * * deception, anyone from performing an act which might aid in the discovery or apprehension ofsuch person[.]” Defendant’s argument was that defendant did not prevent sheriffs from apprehending Shane Culp since the sheriffs decided that defendant was lying and ultimately arrested him.  Instead, defendant prevented the sheriffs from immediately searching the house which would satisfy the statute but not the indictment.  Thus, the variance in this circumstance was prejudicial, and the court reverses.  State v. Hansen
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'''DMV Can’t Suspend a License Twice for the Same Failure to Pay a Fine'''
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Oregon Supreme Court, March 26th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Right to privacy

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Oregon Court of Appeals, March 25th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

PRESERVATION - Specificity

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Oregon Court of Appeals, March 18th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

FAPA, STALKING, AND RESTRAINING ORDERS - Standard for issuance

SENTENCING - Mental illness and proportionality

JURY SELECTION - Statements by jurors

STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION - Mace definition

DISCOVERY - Sanctions

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Oregon Supreme Court, March 12th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

DEFENDANT'S STATEMENTS - Voluntariness

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Oregon Court of Appeals, March 11th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENTS - Amendments

JUDGMENTS - Satisfaction

DEFENDANT'S STATEMENTS - Public-safety exception

DEFENDANT'S STATEMENTS - Invocation of right to remain silent

SEX CRIMES - Sufficiency

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Oregon Court of Appeals, February 25th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

PROBATION AND OTHER SUPERVISION - Violations

PROBATION AND OTHER SUPERVISION - Revocation proceedings

FINES, FEES, AND COSTS - Procedural requirements

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Oregon Court of Appeals, February 19th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

EVIDENCE - Impeachment

EXPUNCTION -

FINES, FEES, AND COSTS - Procedural requirements

CLOSING ARGUMENT - Improper argument by prosecutor

SENTENCING - Resentencing

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Automobile passengers

RIGHT TO COUNSEL - Evidence of invocation

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Exigent circumstances

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Conduct constituting a search

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Oregon Court of Appeals, February 11th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Search warrants

RESTITUTION - Reasonableness

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Remedy for tainted warrant application

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Oregon Supreme Court, February 5th, 2026

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JUDGMENTS - Motions to correct

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Oregon Supreme Court, February 4th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

RIGHT TO COUNSEL - Remedy for lack of appointed counsel

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Oregon Court of Appeals, February 4th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

FAPA, STALKING, AND RESTRAINING ORDERS - Willfulness

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Probable cause

THEFT - Sufficiency

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Oregon Court of Appeals, January 28th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

JURY INSTRUCTIONS - UCrJI 1005

JURY UNANIMITY - Prejudice

SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE - Menacing

JURY INSTRUCTIONS - Right to special instructions

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Oregon Court of Appeals, January 22nd, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Probable cause

EVIDENCE - Expert testimony

EVIDENCE - Hearsay

JUVENILE LAW - Remand and jurisdiction

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Oregon Court of Appeals, January 14th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

DEFENSES - Self-defense

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Oregon Supreme Court, January 13th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

HABEAS CORPUS - Sentence calculation

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Oregon Court of Appeals, January 7th, 2026

by: Rankin Johnson

MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES - Jury findings

APPELLATE PROCEDURE - Preservation

SPOLIATION - Burden of proof

DUII - Diversion

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Oregon Court of Appeals, December 31st, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

JUDICIAL BIAS - Recusal

DUII - Field Sobriety Tests

EVIDENCE - Authentication

JUDICIAL BIAS - Motions to disqualify

DEFENDANT'S STATEMENTS - Waiver

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Officer safety

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Oregon Supreme Court, December 30th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

ROBBERY - Physical force

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Oregon Supreme Court, December 24th, 2025

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SENTENCING - Post-sentencing corrections

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Oregon Court of Appeals, December 17th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

SEX CRIMES - Forcible compulsion

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Oregon Court of Appeals, December 10th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

TRIAL PROCEEDINGS - Written findings

PROBATION - Terms

ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENTS - Demurrers

DUII - Diversion

SEX CRIMES - Sufficiency

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Oregon Court of Appeals, December 3rd, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

MENS REA - Mental states and specific elements

MENS REA - Mental states and specific elements

RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL - Probation violations

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Oregon Court of Appeals, November 26th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

RIGHT TO COUNSEL - Substitute counsel

SENTENCING - Proportionality

EVIDENCE - Relevance

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Oregon Court of Appeals, November 25th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

EVIDENCE - Vouching

MENS REA - Mental states and specific elements

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Oregon Supreme Court, November 25th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

EVIDENCE - Best Evidence rule

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Inventory

PROBATION CONDITIONS - Weapons

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Oregon Court of Appeals, November 19th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

SENTENCING - Community service

VENUE -

DEFENSES - Choice of evils

SENTENCING - Probation violations

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Inevitable discovery

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Oregon Court of Appeals, November 13th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Burden of proof

APPEAL AND REVIEW - Limits on appellate jurisdiction

RESTITUTION - Statutes

RIGHT TO CONFRONTATION - Joint trials

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Oregon Court of Appeals, October 29th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

EVIDENCE - Other bad acts

TRAFFIC OFFENSES - Failure to maintain a lane

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Emergency aid exception

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Failure to maintain a lane

APPEAL AND REVIEW - Mootness

UNLAWFUL USE OF A VEHICLE - Sufficiency

DEFENSES - Self-defense

COMPUTER CRIME - 'Website' meaning

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Oregon Supreme Court, October 23rd, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS - Defendant's testimony

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Oregon Court of Appeals, October 22nd, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

FAPA, STALKING, AND RESTRAINING ORDERS - Prohibited conduct

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Abandonment

PROBATION CONDITIONS - Construction

HUNTING, FISHING, AND WILDLIFE OFFENSES - Merger

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Oregon Court of Appeals, October 15th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

CLOSING ARGUMENT - Improper argument by prosecutor

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Oregon Court of Appeals, October 8th, 2025

by: Rankin Johnson

EVIDENCE - Hearsay

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Exigent circumstances

WITNESSES - Live testimony

SEARCH AND SEIZURE - Inevitable discovery

SENTENCING - Attempts

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