Oregon Court of Appeals

Opinions Filed in November 2024

State v. Arena

“... a prosecutor may comment on a defendant's failure to present evidence (1) of affirmative defenses, and (2) when the defense has raised an issue on which the defendant bears the initial burden of production but fails to present any evidence.” State v. Strain, 332 Or App 79.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Procedure

State v. Huerta-Contreras

A warrantless arrest is permissible when “the arresting officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a crime.”

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

State v. Palmer

“[T]here is a gradation in criminal conduct under ORS 163.205(1)(b)(D), such that there could be con-duct which is significantly different from the usual conduct under the statute.”

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

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