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State v. Burgess - Convictions Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded convictions for first-degree burglary for Justin David Burgess. The court found that deputies improperly failed to clarify an equivocal invocation of the right against self-incrimination during an in-custody interrogation. The case is remanded for resentencing on other convictions.

Human Services v. J. N. - Juvenile Dependency Case Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile dependency case involving the Department of Human Services and J. N. The court found that the evidence supported the findings that the children would suffer serious harm if returned to the mother's custody and could not be safely returned within a reasonable time, upholding the durable guardianships.

Forsberg v. Providence Health & Services - Workers' Compensation

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed a Workers' Compensation Board order upholding an employer's denial of a claimant's workers' compensation claim for a COVID-like illness. The court found the board's order was supported by substantial evidence and reason.

State v. S. M. - Civil Commitment Reversed

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a civil commitment judgment against S. M. The court found the evidence legally insufficient to support the determination that the appellant was a danger to himself due to a mental disorder. This decision overturns the lower court's ruling.

State v. Fleetwood - Criminal Case Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the conviction of Joshua Fleetwood for felon in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct. The court found that the trial court erred in admitting pre-Miranda statements and post-Miranda statements derived from that violation, though the error regarding pre-Miranda statements was deemed harmless.

State v. Holdner - Criminal Appeal

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Holdner. The disposition indicates a procedural step in the legal process rather than a new regulatory requirement.

SW Portland Law Group v. De Las Mercedes Galvez-Prado - Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in SW Portland Law Group v. De Las Mercedes Galvez-Prado. The appellate court upheld the denial of a motion to set aside a default judgment, citing procedural grounds related to the motion's filing requirements.

State v. J. G. - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment of civil commitment for J. G. The individual was committed for up to 180 days due to being a danger to themselves as a result of a mental disorder. The opinion also noted firearm purchase restrictions.

Fircrest Properties LLC v. Simmons - Landlord-Tenant Eviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a forcible entry and detainer (FED) case involving Fircrest Properties LLC and Tyler Simmons. The court clarified that a landlord can terminate a month-to-month tenancy for all tenants if any one tenant has resided in the unit for one year or less, reversing a lower court's decision.

Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Dept. of Human Services case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for two parents in a case involving the Department of Human Services. The court found sufficient evidence of parental unfitness and neglect, concluding that termination was in the child's best interests.