State v. McLaughlin

596 Argued and submitted December 30, 2021; conviction on Count 2 reversed, otherwise affirmed February 16, 2022 STATE OF OREGON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. RONALD ALLEN McLAUGHLIN, Defendant-Appellant. Linn County Circuit Court 19CR34413; A173537

505 P3d 1088

Defendant was convicted of first-degree burglary, ORS 164.225(1), based on his unlawfully entering R’s house with the intent to commit theft. On appeal, defendant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judg- ment of acquittal, because the evidence was legally insufficient to convict him of burglary. In particular,…