Legal Opinion
State v. Gilbert
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided January 31, 1978No. 75-2603, 75-2604, 75-2605, 75-3066, 75-3068, SC 25118PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDenecke, C. J.
The trial court dismissed indictments for theft on the ground that prosecution of the defendant was barred because of state and federal constitutional prohibitions against putting one in jeopardy twice for the same offense. The Court of Appeals reversed with a dissent by the Chief Judge. 27 Or App 1, 555 P2d 31 (1976). We granted review and affirm.
The defendant was indicted for theft in six separate indictments. Indictment 75-2601 read:
"The above named defendant is accused by the Lane County Grand Jury of the crime of THEFT IN THE FIRST DEGREE committed as follows: The defendant on or about…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- State v. BrownOregon Supreme Court · 1972
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- State v. BoydOregon Supreme Court · 1975
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3Cited by40 opinions
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