State v. Hancock

Defendant was convicted of possession of a weapon by a person committed to a penal institution, ORS 166.275, and being an ex-convict in possession of a firearm. ORS 166.270. He appeals his conviction on the first charge. He contends that his motion for judgment of acquittal should have been granted because his conduct is not covered by ORS 166.275:

“Any person committed to any penal institution who, while under the jurisdiction of any penal institution or while being conveyed to or from any penal institution, possesses or carries upon his person, or has under his custody or control any…