State v. Hernandez-Esteban

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court held that the trial court erred in denying the defendant's motion to sever the charges involving two victims because the defendant established a case‑specific theory of substantial prejudice; the error was harmless as to the victim A, so the conviction on that victim's counts was affirmed, the conviction on the single count involving victim M was reversed, and the case was remanded for a new trial on that count. The court did not reach the sentencing issue.