State v. Ogden

Defendant appeals his convictions on four counts of coercion. ORS 163.275. On appeal, defendant argues, inter alia, that the trial court erred in admitting expert testimony about battered women syndrome (BWS) and the “lethality assessment.” We reverse and remand.

On appeal from a conviction, we recite the facts in the light most favorable to the state. State v. Rose, 311 Or 274, 276, 810 P2d 839 (1991). Defendant and complainant began a relationship in 1989 and had a child. Defendant was jealous and abusive. Complainant obtained a restraining order that she later withdrew. Complainant moved to…