obvious error in Oregon

11 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1904–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Simsgreen ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025See, e.g., Columbus v. Aleshire, 2010-Ohio-2773 , ¶ 63 (10th Dist.) (OVI (impaired) offense and OVI (per se) offense should have been merged for sentencing, and appellant should have been sentenced on only one); State v. Sims, 2023-Ohio-4711, ¶ 32 (1st Dist.), rev’d on other grounds, 2024-Ohio- 5175 (reversing and remanding for sentencing on one, but not both, OVI counts); State v. Louis, 2017-Ohio- 8666, ¶ 24 (2d Dist.) (“three OVI offenses were properly merged as allied offenses . . . into one conviction”).	1	1
United States v. Sakhawat Ullah, Jr., United States of America v. Mary Katherine Gosho-Kimgreen ca9 · 1992 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025A unanimity error is thus a “ ‘defect[] affecting substantial rights.’ ” (Brackets in original.) Id., quoting Crim.R. 52(B). “[I]n other words, a unanimity error always affects the outcome.” Id., citing Rawson at ¶ 23-24 , and United States v. Ullah, 976 F.2d 509, 514 (9th Cir. 1992).	1	1
State v. Rawsongreen ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025Furthermore, even the revised copy of the written jury instructions, which removed some references to drugs of abuse, retained other references to drugs of abuse. {¶ 37} Having concluded that the trial court committed an obvious error in its jury instructions regarding the OVI (impaired) offense, we now consider whether the error violated a substantial right and whether reversal is necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice. {¶ 38} We have held that “no conviction may stand on a non-unanimous verdict because a defendant has a ‘substantial right to a unanimous jury verdict.’ ” State 2025A unanimity error is thus a “ ‘defect[] affecting substantial rights.’ ” (Brackets in original.) Id., quoting Crim.R. 52(B). “[I]n other words, a unanimity error always affects the outcome.” Id., citing Rawson at ¶ 23-24 , and United States v. Ullah, 976 F.2d 509, 514 (9th Cir. 1992).	1	1
State v. Pippinsgreen ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Furthermore, even the revised copy of the written jury instructions, which removed some references to drugs of abuse, retained other references to drugs of abuse. {¶ 37} Having concluded that the trial court committed an obvious error in its jury instructions regarding the OVI (impaired) offense, we now consider whether the error violated a substantial right and whether reversal is necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice. {¶ 38} We have held that “no conviction may stand on a non-unanimous verdict because a defendant has a ‘substantial right to a unanimous jury verdict.’ ” State	1	1
Adelsperger v. Elkside Development LLCgreen or · 2023 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023 2 sentences 2023The majority then concludes that ORS 63.165 is not “an obvious bar” to the claim because, under Wampler v. Palmerton, 250 Or 65, 74-77 , 439 P2d 601 (1968), the claim hinges on whether “the Barnetts were acting within their authority for the benefit of the corporation, or for individ- ual motives[.]” 371 Or at 74-75; see also id. at 74 (citing test under Wampler); id. (applying test). 2023The majority then concludes that ORS 63.165 is not “an obvious bar” to the claim because, under Wampler v. Palmerton, 250 Or 65, 74-77 , 439 P2d 601 (1968), the claim hinges on whether “the Barnetts were acting within their authority for the benefit of the corporation, or for individ- ual motives[.]” 371 Or at 74-75; see also id. at 74 (citing test under Wampler); id. (applying test).	1	1
Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. Stategreen or · 2001 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013See Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. State of Oregon, 331 Or 634, 659-60 , 20 P3d 180 (2001) (explaining circumstances in which we will affirm the trial court on an alternative basis).	1	1
State v. Kruchekgreen or · 2001 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013See Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. State of Oregon, 331 Or 634, 659-60 , 20 P3d 180 (2001) (explaining circumstances in which we will affirm the trial court on an alternative basis).	1	1
Grover v. Hawthornegreen or · 1911 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1938–1938 2 sentences 1938In Grover v. Hawthorne, 62 Or. 65, 71 ( 116 P. 100 , 121 P. 804 ), we said: “Every court of record has the inherent right and power to cause its acts and proceedings to be correctly set forth in its records. 1938In Grover v. Hawthorne, 62 Or. 65, 71 ( 116 P. 100 , 121 P. 804 ), we said: “Every court of record has the inherent right and power to cause its acts and proceedings to be correctly set forth in its records.	1	1

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Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Hamilton green orctapp · 2022 2 sentences 2026Id. at 809 . 2026Id. at 809 .	2	2026–2026
Wampler v. Palmerton green or · 1968 2 sentences 2023The majority then concludes that ORS 63.165 is not “an obvious bar” to the claim because, under Wampler v. Palmerton, 250 Or 65, 74-77 , 439 P2d 601 (1968), the claim hinges on whether “the Barnetts were acting within their authority for the benefit of the corporation, or for individ- ual motives[.]” 371 Or at 74-75; see also id. at 74 (citing test under Wampler); id. (applying test). 2023The majority then concludes that ORS 63.165 is not “an obvious bar” to the claim because, under Wampler v. Palmerton, 250 Or 65, 74-77 , 439 P2d 601 (1968), the claim hinges on whether “the Barnetts were acting within their authority for the benefit of the corporation, or for individ- ual motives[.]” 371 Or at 74-75; see also id. at 74 (citing test under Wampler); id. (applying test).	1	2023–2023
State v. Vasquez green or · 2004 2 sentences 2021In support of that argument, defendant relies on State v. Vasquez, 336 Or 598 , 611 n 10, 88 P3d 271 (2008) (stating that the right to a preliminary hearing “must either be observed or affirma- tively waived before a district attorney may charge a person on an information”).3 For its part, the state does not dispute 2 As the Supreme Court explained in this case, to prosecute a person for a felony offense, the state may proceed by precuring a grand jury indictment, or it may proceed by a district attorney’s information if (1) the defendant know- ingly waives indictment; (2) the state establishe 2021In support of that argument, defendant relies on State v. Vasquez, 336 Or 598 , 611 n 10, 88 P3d 271 (2008) (stating that the right to a preliminary hearing “must either be observed or affirma- tively waived before a district attorney may charge a person on an information”).3 For its part, the state does not dispute 2 As the Supreme Court explained in this case, to prosecute a person for a felony offense, the state may proceed by precuring a grand jury indictment, or it may proceed by a district attorney’s information if (1) the defendant know- ingly waives indictment; (2) the state establishe	1	2021–2021
State v. Hedgpeth green or · 2019 1 sentence 2019The majority enumerates multiple variables as to the time that an individual may reach peak BAC (in addition to the most obvious factors such as the amount of alcohol con- sumed and when it was last consumed), including weight, gender, type of beverage, “fed or fasted state,” drinking pat- terns, alcohol tolerance, “the anatomy of the gastrointesti- nal canal,” and the individual’s mental state. 365 Or at 740- 41.	1	2019–2019
State v. Hunt green orctapp · 1970 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
State v. Johnson neutral orctapp · 1986 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
State v. Young green orctapp · 1999 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
Curtis v. MRI IMAGING SERVICES II green or · 1998 1 sentence 2003This court determined, however, that the proper analytical framework for the case was professional malpractice because “the most obvious claim stated by the pleadings [was] a straightforward claim for medical malpractice.” Curtis, 327 Or at 13 .	1	2003–2003
State v. Carter neutral orctapp · 1991 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
State v. Crampton green orctapp · 2001 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
State v. Crain green orctapp · 2001 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
State v. Hitt neutral orctapp · 2001 2 sentences 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the 2003Affirmed. 1 See also State v. Crain, 177 Or App 627, 632 , 33 P3d 1050 (2001), rev den, 334 Or 76 (2002); State v. Hitt, 177 Or App 168 , 171 n 2, 33 P3d 715 (2001), rev den, 333 Or 399 (2002); State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 66 , 31 P3d 430 (2001); State v. Young, 161 Or App 507, 509-11 , 985 P2d 835 (1999), rev den, 329 Or 590 (2000); State v. Carter, 105 Or App 483 , 485 n 2, 805 P2d 721 , rev den, 312 Or 81 (1991); State v. Johnson, 80 Or App 350, 353 , 722 P2d 1266 (1986); State v. Hunt, 3 Or App 634, 637 , 475 P2d 596 , rev den (1970). 2 More specifically, the court concluded that the	1	2003–2003
Cloyes v. Eckern green or · 1912 1 sentence 1938In Grover v. Hawthorne, 62 Or. 65, 71 ( 116 P. 100 , 121 P. 804 ), we said: “Every court of record has the inherent right and power to cause its acts and proceedings to be correctly set forth in its records.	1	1938–1938
Redden v. Metzger neutral kan · 1891 1 sentence 1904In further support of the principle, see Redden v. Metzger, 46 Kan. 285 ( 26 Pac. 689 , 26 Am.	1	1904–1904

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