State v. Brewton

Defendant was convicted of killing another while engaged in the commission or attempt to commit robbery, one of the acts defined as murder in the first degree. ORS 163.101(1). He received a life sentence. At the time this appeal was filed he requested this court to appoint counsel in his behalf. At that time the court examined the record and determined that the issues presented did not require the assistance of counsel. Defendant, in person, has filed a brief which adequately presents his contentions.

The indictment, in substance, charges that defendant and one Eugene F. Taylor on November 14,…