State v. Schneider

697 Argued and submitted July 6, reversed and remanded October 18, 2023 STATE OF OREGON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. CASEY JAY SCHNEIDER, Defendant-Appellant. Clackamas County Circuit Court 17CR79747; A176556

538 P3d 1233

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction for two counts of first- degree sexual abuse, ORS 163.427. On appeal, defendant contends that the prosecutor made certain statements during closing argument that improperly shifted the burden of proof and/or production onto defendant, and that the trial court erred in overruling his objection to the prosecutor’s argument. Held: The…