301 P.3d 435
Or. Ct. App.2013Background
- Defendant was convicted, after a jury trial, of multiple offenses arising from several criminal episodes.
- On appeal, defendant raises six assignments of error; four are rejected without discussion.
- Defendant’s third and fourth assignments claim plain error for failing to apply the shift-to-column I rule when sentencing Count 32 (first-degree robbery) consecutive to Count 29 (same episode) and Count 1 (different victim).
- The court agrees the trial court failed to apply the shift-to-column I rule to Count 32 and remands for resentencing.
- The court rejects applying the rule to Count 13 because it involves felon in possession with a different procedural context and notes that Measure 11 rules may apply differently.
- Remand for resentencing; otherwise affirmed.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the trial court plainly err by not applying the shift-to-column I rule to Count 32? | State argues the rule should apply when consecutive sentences arise from the same episode. | Armstrong argues the rule should have been applied to determine the proper consecutive term. | Yes; remand for resentencing to apply the rule. |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Mayes, 234 Or App 707, 229 P3d 628 (2010) (explains shift-to-column I applicability; not for statutorily mandated sentences)
- State v. Hicks, 249 Or App 196, 275 P3d 195 (2012) (statutory sentences outside shift-to-column I scope)
- State v. Langdon, 151 Or App 640, 950 P2d 410 (1997) (Measure 11 sentences not subject to 200/400% guideline limits)
- State v. Young, 183 Or App 400, 52 P3d 1102 (2002) (repeat property offender statute limits not applicable to guideline constraints)
- State v. Doty, 240 Or App 557, 247 P3d 343 (2011) (plain error for shift-to-column I recognized)
- State v. Diaz-Rivera, 235 Or App 179, 230 P3d 101 (2010) (shift-to-column I discussed in context of multiple offenses)
