State v. Morales

No. 316 April 22, 2026 635 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF OREGON STATE OF OREGON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. BENNY MORALES, aka Ben Morales, Defendant-Appellant. Clackamas County Circuit Court 22CR02294; A183178 Kathie F. Steele, Judge. Argued and submitted August 20, 2025. Erik Blumenthal, Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant. Also on the briefs was Ernest G. Lannet, Chief Defender, Criminal Appellate Section, Oregon Public Defense Commission. Erica L. Herb, Assistant Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent. Also on the brief were Dan Rayfield, Attorney…