…his unarmed ex-girlfriend six times, firing even after she had fallen to the ground and raised her hand to stop him. He claimed self-defense. The jury didn’t believe him. His…
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How to Vote for an Oregon Judge
…have served on a jury, even if you know someone who appeared before a judge, even if you know someone who says, “Judge x has my vote,” you may not…
Oregon Supreme Court on Apprendi & Consecutive Sentences
…the “federal constitution requires that a jury, rather than a judge, find the facts that Oregon law requires be present before a judge can impose consecutive sentences.” All Blakely…
Corky v. Petunia: Pro Se Litigants & Lawyers, Evidence & Relevance
…here, and here), and in the law library, for both sides. I always recommend to my pro se litigants who plan to “go to court” (traffic court, small claims, jury…
Oregon Supreme Court: What is a “Roof” for Insurance Purposes?
…fact that must be decided by a jury rather than being determined by a judge on summary judgment….” (Read full 9/16/10, Media Release or full opinion.) From full opinion: “The…
Oregon’s Takings Clause
…Oregon’s Takings Clause: The Right to a Jury Trial of Compensation in Eminent Domain Proceedings,” by Sarah Peterson. You can read the full article online at the Oregon Law Review…
Jesse Lee Johnson Death Sentence Upheld
…and sentence of death. See ORS 138.012 (providing for direct review in the Supreme Court when the jury imposes a death sentence). On review, defendant assigns error to 23 of…
Oregon Supreme Court Case Limiting Mandatory Measure 11 Sentences
…hand. Each of those touchings was unlawful because a jury in Rodriguez’s case and a judge in Buck’s case found that they had been for a sexual purpose —…
Defamation in Church: Tubra v. Cook (Oregon)
…ultimately resulted in a jury verdict and award of damages in plaintiff’s favor. Plaintiff appeals the subsequent post-verdict judgment granting defendants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), in…
Mrs. Bedsworth Tackles the Hospital Clowns – and Wins
…bite is worse than theirs. Kelly takes no prisoners. She not only refuses to arbitrate, she demands a jury trial before a panel of plaintiffs’ attorneys. She crosses out provisions…
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