State v. Gholston

Defendant was convicted in a jury trial of two counts of theft in the second degree, ORS 164.045, and one count of theft by extortion. ORS 164.075. Defendant appeals all three convictions, contending the court erred in denying his motion to suppress, in not allowing oral argument on the motion, in not stating the grounds for its ruling on the motion and in denying defendant’s motion for a judgment of acquittal.

The victim first met defendant at a bar where she offered him a ride home. When leaving the victim’s car, defendant grabbed her purse and ran. After arriving at her apartment some time…