State v. Swett

On appeal, the state seeks reversal of the trial court’s pretrial orders granting defendant’s motion in limine to exclude the victim’s testimony and dismissing the charge of harassment against defendant. ORS 138.060(1), (3). We reverse.

After police responded to a domestic disturbance at their residence, defendant was charged with harassing his girlfriend. ORS 166.065.1 The girlfriend provided oral and written statements to the police about what had occurred before they arrived. Before trial, defendant moved to exclude the girlfriend’s testimony. Defense counsel represented to the trial court…