State v. Jasso

Defendant was found guilty after a jury trial of two counts of robbery in the second degree, ORS 164.405, and one count of burglary in the first degree, ORS 164.225. At trial, the state sought to admit into evidence a drawing of a robbery that was found in defendant’s backpack. Defendant contended that the probative value of the evidence was substantially outweighed by its prejudice under OEC 403. The court concluded that the evidence was relevant and was admissible under OEC 404(4) as “evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts,” and declined to engage in OEC 403 balancing. On appeal,…