State v. Ribas - Oregon Supreme Court Affirmance

Oregon Supreme Court Opinions

Filed January 29th, 2026

Detected March 2nd, 2026

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the circuit court in the case of State v. Ribas. The case was argued in September 2025 and the decision was issued on January 29, 2026.

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The Oregon Supreme Court, in its decision dated January 29, 2026, affirmed the prior rulings of the Court of Appeals and the Linn County Circuit Court in the case of State of Oregon v. Edwardo Luis Ribas. The case, identified by SC S071443, involved an appeal from the circuit court's judgment and the Court of Appeals' decision, which were upheld by the Supreme Court. The arguments for the case were heard on September 19, 2025.

This ruling signifies the final disposition of the case at the state supreme court level, affirming the lower courts' decisions. For legal professionals involved in criminal defense or prosecution in Oregon, this outcome reinforces the existing legal precedent established by the lower courts. There are no immediate compliance actions required for regulated entities, as this is a specific case ruling rather than a new regulation or guidance.

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(1 of 31) 750 January 29, 2026 No. 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON STATE OF OREGON, Respondent on Review, v. EDWARDO LUIS RIBAS, Petitioner on Review. (CC 19CR38145) (CA A178917) (SC S071443) En Banc On review from the Court of Appeals.* Argued and submitted September 19, 2025. Peter G. Klym, Deputy Public Defender, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem, argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner on review. Also on the briefs was Ernest G. Lannet, Chief Defender, Criminal Appellate Section. Joanna L. Jenkins, Assistant Attorney General, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review. Also on the brief were Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, and Benjamin Gutman, Interim Deputy Attorney General. Jon P. Stride, Tonkon Torp LLP, Portland, filed the brief for amici curiae The Clif Project and Oregon Voices. Also on the brief was Sasha A. Petrova. BUSHONG, J. The decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the circuit court are affirmed. ______________ * Appeal from Linn County Circuit Court, Brendan J. Kane, Judge. 333 Or App 789, 554 P3d 280 (2024). Cite as 374 Or 750 (2026) 751