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State of Oregon v. Travis James Douglas Johnson
Date: 03-18-2025
Case Number: 23CRRo4743
Judge: P. Tookey
Court: Circuit Court, Lincoln County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lincoln County, Washington, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Newport, Oregon, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, ORS 163.670 (Count
1); luring a minor, ORS 167.057 (Count 2); contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor, ORS 163.435 (Count 3); and third-degree sexual abuse, ORS 163.415 (Count 4).
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The Oregon Constitution permits an amendment to
an indictment when it is a matter of form, but not when it
goes to the substance of the indictment unless approved by
a grand jury. State v. Wimber, 315 Or 103, 113, 843 P2d 424
(1992). Similarly, under the federal constitution, an indict-ment
may not be amended except by a grand jury, unless the
change is “merely a matter of form.” Russell v. United States,
369 US 749, 770, 82 S Ct 1038, 8 L Ed 2d 240 (1962).
ORS 163.435(1) provides:
1); luring a minor, ORS 167.057 (Count 2); contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor, ORS 163.435 (Count 3); and third-degree sexual abuse, ORS 163.415 (Count 4).
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The Oregon Constitution permits an amendment to
an indictment when it is a matter of form, but not when it
goes to the substance of the indictment unless approved by
a grand jury. State v. Wimber, 315 Or 103, 113, 843 P2d 424
(1992). Similarly, under the federal constitution, an indict-ment
may not be amended except by a grand jury, unless the
change is “merely a matter of form.” Russell v. United States,
369 US 749, 770, 82 S Ct 1038, 8 L Ed 2d 240 (1962).
ORS 163.435(1) provides:
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilt.
Affirmed
Affirmed
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oregon v. Travis James Douglas Johnson?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilt. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Oregon v. Travis James Douglas Johnson?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Lincoln County, Washington, OR. The presiding judge was P. Tookey.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oregon v. Travis James Douglas Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lincoln County, Washington, Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Newport Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Oregon v. Travis James Douglas Johnson decided?
This case was decided on March 18, 2025.