State v. King

This case involves the interpretation and constitutionality of OEC 609, as amended in 1986 by the “Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights,” Or Laws 1987, ch 2, § l. 1

Defendant appeals convictions on three counts of robbery in the first degree with a firearm. ORS 164.415; 161.610. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motions to exclude evidence of his prior convictions and for a judgment of acquittal on one of the robbery counts. The issues are whether the trial court was required to “balance” the probative value of the evidence against its prejudicial effect, and whether there was…