State v. Davis

Defendant was convicted of first-degree theft, ORS 164.055, and theft by extortion, ORS 164.075, but she challenges only the latter conviction. The issue is whether defendant threatened to “[cjause damage to property,” ORS 164.075(1)(b), before the victim agreed to pay money for its return. We affirm.

On November 14,1990, Crowe inadvertently left his $1,200 cellular telephone on the rear bumper of his truck. He drove away, it fell off and defendant found it. Over the phone, defendant told Crowe that she had found his phone and that she felt that she deserved $100 as a reward for returning it.…