State v. Stone

Defendant appeals his conviction for unauthorized use of a vehicle. ORS 164.135. He argues that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of purportedly gang-related group behavior and his possession of shotguns and shotgun shells. He also argues that there was insufficient evidence to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. We reverse.

The evidence at trial was largely undisputed. On June 21,1988, a Toyota station wagon was stolen from a residence in northeast Portland. A neighbor saw two white men drive up to the car. One of the men got into it and drove it away. The title to the car…