State v. Wilson

Defendant was convicted of criminal activity in drugs, ORS 167.207. He appeals the denial of his motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.

The essential facts were the following:

On August 3, 1975, Cheryl Ledbury, a neighbor of defendant, called Art Burger, an undercover police officer assigned to narcotics. The substance of the conversation is unclear but apparently Ledbury was upset with defendant for allowing her two children into his apartment while marihuana was being smoked and informed Officer Burger that defendant was involved with drugs. Based on this tip Officer…