State v. Miranda

This is a case of automatic review of a conviction of aggravated murder and sentence of death. Defendant challenges both his conviction and the resulting sentence. We find his extensive arguments concerning the guilt phase not well taken and affirm his conviction for aggravated murder. We find the sentencing proceeding to be inadequate for the reasons set forth in our opinion in State v. Wagner, 309 Or 5, 786 P2d 93 (1990), and so remand the case to the circuit court for a new sentencing proceeding.

FACTS

The relevant facts of this case are that defendant Miranda and co-defendant Nefstad met…