State v. Gilmore

Defendant appeals from a judgment entered after he was found guilty by a jury of unlawful possession of a firearm. ORS 166.250(l)(b). 1 He assigns error to the denial of his motions to suppress the weapon and for a judgment of acquittal. We affirm.

Defendant contends that the court should have suppressed the handgun, arguing that it came to light during an unlawful stop. He also contends there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the gun was found in an automobile under his “direction or control,” ORS 166.250(l)(b), and, therefore, that the court should have granted his motion for…