State v. KUPERUS

Defendant was convicted of first-degree assault, ORS 163.185, and second-degree assault, ORS 163.175, based on an incident in which he bit off a portion of the victim’s ear. He appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal on each offense. First, defendant argues that he could not be convicted for first-degree assault, because defendant’s teeth are not considered a “dangerous weapon.” Second, defendant argues that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction for second-degree assault, because he did not cause the victim “serious…