State v. Dobash

Defendant appeals a judgment of conviction for theft in the second degree. ORS 164.045. His sole contention on appeal is that the sentence that the trial court imposed is unconstitutionally disproportionate, in violation of Article I, section 16, of the Oregon Constitution. We affirm.

The relevant facts are not in dispute. Defendant pleaded guilty to one count of theft in the second degree, ORS 164.045, a Class A misdemeanor. Defendant asked for a sentence of 18 months’ probation. The court sentenced defendant to supervised probation for four years. Defendant objected on the ground that the…