State v. Hamilton

Defendant appeals his conviction for possession of a weapon by an inmate of an institution, ORS 166.275. He argues that he had not been “committed” to the institution as required by ORS 166.275 and therefore the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal. In determining whether the trial court erred in denying a motion for judgment of acquittal, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the state to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. State v. King, 307 Or 332, 339, 768…