State v. Quick

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of kidnapping in the second degree, ORS 163.225, and assault in the fourth degree, ORS 163.160. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in admitting testimony by two witnesses concerning defendant’s possession and use of marijuana and LSD.

The evidence at trial with respect to the actions of defendant and the victim on the night in question was sparse and somewhat confusing due to the inability of the victim and other witnesses to remember details about the events. Nevertheless, the evidence tended to establish in pertinent part the following.

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