State v. Fair

The issue before us is whether the trial court erred in denying defendant’s first demurrer to the indictment that charged him with violating the Oregon Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (ORICO), ORS 166.715 et seq. We hold that the trial court did not err and, accordingly, reverse the contrary decision of the Court of Appeals. State v. Fair, 145 Or App 96, 929 P2d 1012 (1996).

Defendant was convicted of racketeering in violation of ORS 166.720(3), which provides, in part:

“It is unlawful for any person * * * associated with[ ] any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly…