State v. Shuneson

Defendant appeals from her convictions for robbery in the second degree, escape in the second degree and unauthorized use of a vehicle. ORS 164.405; ORS 162.155; ORS 164.135. She argues that the trial court erred in denying her motion for judgment of acquittal on the unauthorized use of a vehicle charge. We reverse.

On January 3, 1993, defendant and her boyfriend, Jeffrey Paul Allen, drove a stolen Jeep to a drug store. While Allen waited outside in the Jeep, defendant entered the store and took approximately 16 videotape cassettes. She quickly left the store and headed towards the Jeep, which…