Oregon Supreme Court

State v. Herring

June 4, 2026375 Or. 350

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court held that the trial court correctly admitted the gang‑related evidence because the state’s motive theory did not require character reasoning, and it also affirmed the admission of gun evidence found at the codefendant’s home. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals’ decision on the gang evidence, affirmed its decision on the gun evidence, and remanded the case for further proceedings on the remaining errors.