State v. Monaco - Criminal Case Affirmation

Oregon Supreme Court Opinions

Filed March 12th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 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. Monaco. The court's decision upholds the lower courts' rulings in this criminal matter.

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The Oregon Supreme Court, in its decision dated March 12, 2026, affirmed the prior rulings of the Court of Appeals and the Multnomah County Circuit Court in the case State of Oregon v. Ryan Thomas Monaco. The specific legal issues and reasoning behind the affirmation are detailed within the court's opinion, which was argued and submitted in September 2025.

This ruling finalizes the legal proceedings at the state level for this case. For legal professionals involved in criminal defense or prosecution in Oregon, this decision may serve as precedent for similar cases. No new compliance actions or deadlines are imposed on regulated entities as this is a judicial affirmation of existing judgments.

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of 42 No. 13 March 12, 2026 1 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON STATE OF OREGON, Respondent on Review, v. RYAN THOMAS MONACO, Petitioner on Review. (CC 17CR48942) (CA A177164) (SC S071665) En Banc On review from the Court of Appeals.* Argued and submitted September 5, 2025. Neil F. Byl, Deputy Public Defender, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner on review. Also on the brief was Ernest G. Lannet, Chief Defender, Criminal Appellate Section. Erica L. Herb, 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, Solicitor General. BUSHONG, J. The decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the circuit court are affirmed. DeHoog, J., concurred and filed an opinion. ______________ * Appeal from Multnomah County Circuit Court, Michael A. Greenlick, Judge. 336 Or App 684, 561 P3d 650 (2024). 2 State v. Monaco