State v. Hall

Defendant shot an Oregon State police officer in the knee during an exchange of gunfire with the officer. He was convicted by a jury of attempted manslaughter and assault in the first degree. Defendant appeals and assigns four alleged errors. We reverse and remand for retrial.

On the evening of July 1, 1977, defendant was on his way home from a sporting goods store where he had unsuccessfully tried to sell two handguns. He was given a ride part way in a motorhome driven by some friends who were stopping at a business establishment located a few blocks from defendant’s residence. Defendant left…