State v. Herring

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court held that the state’s gang‑related evidence was admissible because it was offered on a non‑character basis to prove motive, reversing the Court of Appeals on that issue. It also affirmed the trial court’s admission of gun evidence found at the codefendant’s home, finding it relevant and not an abuse of discretion. The case was remanded for the Court of Appeals to address the remaining assignments of error.