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State v. Jasso
248 Or. App. 347
Or. Ct. App.
2012
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Background

  • Jasso was convicted after a jury trial of two counts of robbery in the second degree and one count of burglary in the first degree.
  • At trial, the state sought to admit a drawing found in Jasso's backpack depicting a masked man with a gun, to show involvement beyond mere presence.
  • Defendant objected under OEC 403, arguing the drawing was more prejudicial than probative.
  • The trial court admitted the drawing, ruling it was relevant and admissible under OEC 404(4) as other crimes, wrongs, or acts, and did not engage in 403 balancing.
  • The backpack also contained defendant's belongings, including a school paper bearing the drawing.
  • On appeal, Jasso argued the court should have balanced probative value against unfair prejudice; the court held the constitutional argument was not preserved and affirmed.

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Whether the trial court was required to balance under OEC 403 for the drawing Jasso: must balance under 403 due to unfair prejudice Jasso: 403 balancing required by due process Not preserved; no 403 balancing required absent due process

Key Cases Cited

  • State v. Wyant, 217 Or.App. 199 (Or.App. 2007) (OEC 404(4) balancing only when due process requires)
  • State v. Moore/Coen, 349 Or. 371 (Or. 2010) (OEC 404(4) constitutional; not unconstitutional)
  • State v. Wyatt, 331 Or. 335 (Or. 2000) (preservation requirement for objections)
  • State v. Sewell, 222 Or.App. 423 (Or.App. 2008) (reviewing legal error for admissibility of relevant evidence)
  • State v. Mayfield, 302 Or. 631 (Or. 1987) (relevance and admissibility standards for evidence)
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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Jasso
Court Name: Court of Appeals of Oregon
Date Published: Feb 29, 2012
Citation: 248 Or. App. 347
Docket Number: C090433CR; A143128
Court Abbreviation: Or. Ct. App.