State v. Reichsfeld

Defendant seeks reversal of his conviction for criminal possession of a forgery device, ORS 165.032(l)(b), arguing that the charging statute is unconstitutionally vague under the state and federal constitutions. Because his conduct was squarely within the statute’s prohibition, we conclude that his constitutional attack fails and affirm.

On January 16, 1991, the first day of the Persian Gulf war, defendant and his travel companion purchased and attempted to use two airplane tickets. Because of the war, airport security was heightened and passengers and their luggage were closely examined…