State v. Scott

After a trial to the court, defendant was found guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree, rape in the first degree and attempted murder. He appeals his conviction, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion for change of venue and in sentencing him to 30 years maximum, with a minimum of 15 years for rape in the first degree together with a consecutive 15 year minimum sentence for attempted murder,1 after a finding that the defendant was a dangerous offender under the provisions of ORS 161.725.

The granting of a motion for change of venue is directed to the sound discretion…