State v. Woodard

Defendant was charged in a 26-count indictment with 15 counts of compelling prostitution, ORS 167.017, five counts of second degree sexual abuse, ORS 163.425, three counts of third degree sodomy, 163.385, and three counts of first degree sodomy. ORS 163.405. Pursuant to negotiations, defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of compelling prostitution and no contest to one count of first degree sodomy. The state dismissed the remaining charges and made no sentencing recommendation. Defendant appeals only his conviction for sodomy, a Class A felony.

Because defendant pleaded no contest, his right…