State v. Cohen

*527HOWELL, J.

The defendant was indicted for aggravated murder, ORS 163.095(2)(d), and murder under ORS 163.115(l)(b). In a trial before the court he was convicted of both charges. The Court of Appeals reversed the conviction on the ground that the indictment charging aggravated murder was insufficient. We granted the State’s petition for review.

The indictment stated in pertinent part:

"State of Oregon, Plaintiff)

vs.

INDICTMENT

Jeffrey J. Cohen,

ORS 163.095 - Count I ORS 163.115 - Count II

Defendant(s)

"The above-named defendant(s) is/are[1] accused by the Grand Jury of Washington County by this…