Warren v. Baldwin

Petitioner was convicted after a jury trial of manslaughter in the second degree, ORS 163.125, assault in the second degree, ORS 163.175, assault in the fourth degree, ORS 163.160, and felon in possession of a firearm, ORS 166.270. He then sought post-conviction relief, alleging inadequate assistance of counsel and challenging the lawfulness of his sentence. He now appeals the denial of relief. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Petitioner’s story of drugs, guns and family feuding unfolds in the waning hours of 1990. On December 31 of that year, petitioner, known as “Pappy” Warren, had…