State v. Francis

Defendant appeals the sentence imposed after a judgment of conviction for murder. The trial court held that ORS 137.700 et seq. 1 is unconstitutional and sentenced defendant to life in prison, with a minimum term of 25 years and post-prison supervision for life. We review the sentence for errors of law. ORS 138.222(4)(a). We affirm defendant’s conviction for murder and his indeterminate life sentence, with a minimum sentence of 25 years and post-prison supervision for life.

On the evening of May 14, 1996, defendant bought beer for the victim, Wood, because the grocery clerk refused to sell…