State v. Trueax, 830 P.2d 213

PER CURIAM

Defendant appeals his convictions for sodomy in the second degree, ORS 163.395, and sexual abuse in the second degree. ORS 163.425. He contends that the court erred by admitting comments of one witness about the credibility of another witness. There was no objection to the testimony, and it was not otherwise contested. We decline to review the assignment. He also contends that evidence about the victim’s treatment program was erroneously admitted over his objection that it was irrelevant. It was relevant to explain why the victim delayed reporting the incident.

The state notes that the indictment cannot support defendant’s conviction for sodomy in the second degree. Count I of the indictment alleged sodomy in the third degree. ORS 163.385. The state agrees that, even though defendant has not raised the issue, it is an error apparent on the face of the record. A court does not have authority to enter a conviction for a crime not charged. See Riggs v. State of Oregon, 50 Or App 109, 622 P2d 327 (1981); State v. Stevenson, 2 Or App 38, 465 P2d 720 (1970).

Sodomy conviction reversed and remanded for a new trial; otherwise affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Trueax

Court Name: Court of Appeals of Oregon

Date Published: Jun 3, 1992

Citations: 830 P.2d 213; 113 Or. App. 384; 1992 Ore. App. LEXIS 1121; 90-09-5071-C; CA A68887

Docket Number: 90-09-5071-C; CA A68887

Court Abbreviation: Or. Ct. App.