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defendant to prepare defense in Oregon

9 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1963–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Wimbergreen
or · 1992 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010ORS 132.550(7) provides that an indictment must contain “[a] statement of the acts constituting the offense in ordinary and concise language, without repetition, and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended[.]” An indictment “fails to state facts constituting an offense when it fails to allege each of the essential elements of the offense.” State v. Wimber, 315 Or 103, 109 , *481 843 P2d 424 (1992).

2010ORS 132.550(7) provides that an indictment must contain “[a] statement of the acts constituting the offense in ordinary and concise language, without repetition, and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended[.]” An indictment “fails to state facts constituting an offense when it fails to allege each of the essential elements of the offense.” State v. Wimber, 315 Or 103, 109 , *481 843 P2d 424 (1992).

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State v. Burnsgreen
orctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., State v. Burns, 213 Or App 38, 42 , 159 P3d 1208 (2007), rev dismissed, 345 Or 302 (2008) (purposes of indictment include providing notice so as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense, protecting against additional prosecution for same crime, informing trial court as to charges, and ensuring that offense for which the defendant is tried is based on facts found by a grand jury).

2010See, e.g., State v. Burns, 213 Or App 38, 42 , 159 P3d 1208 (2007), rev dismissed, 345 Or 302 (2008) (purposes of indictment include providing notice so as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense, protecting against additional prosecution for same crime, informing trial court as to charges, and ensuring that offense for which the defendant is tried is based on facts found by a grand jury).

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Cascade Health Solutions v. PeaceHealthgreen
or · 2008 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See, e.g., State v. Burns, 213 Or App 38, 42 , 159 P3d 1208 (2007), rev dismissed, 345 Or 302 (2008) (purposes of indictment include providing notice so as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense, protecting against additional prosecution for same crime, informing trial court as to charges, and ensuring that offense for which the defendant is tried is based on facts found by a grand jury).

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State v. Wrightgreen
orctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

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State v. Wrightgreen
orctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

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State v. Cramptongreen
orctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 67 , 31 P3d 430 (2001) (citing Wimber, 315 Or at 118-19 ).

2002See State v. Crampton, 176 Or App 62, 67 , 31 P3d 430 (2001) (citing Wimber, 315 Or at 118-19 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Burnett green
orctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2017Under ORS 132.550(7), an indictment must contain, among other things, “[a] statement of the acts constituting the offense in ordinary and concise language, without repetition, and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended.” The purposes of such a statement are “(1) to provide notice so as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense; (2) to identify the crime so as to provide protection against additional prosecution for the same crime; (3) to inform the court as to what charges are being brought against the defendant; and (4) to ensure that the defe

2017Under ORS 132.550(7), an indictment must contain, among other things, “[a] statement of the acts constituting the offense in ordinary and concise language, without repetition, and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended.” The purposes of such a statement are “(1) to provide notice so as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense; (2) to identify the crime so as to provide protection against additional prosecution for the same crime; (3) to inform the court as to what charges are being brought against the defendant; and (4) to ensure that the defe

42007–2017
Orr v. Hill green
or · 2010
1 sentence

2017With those things in mind, we have recognized that an “indictment that serves those functions satisfies the requirements of ORS 132.550(7).” State v. Eberhardt, 225 Or App 275, 279 , 201 P3d 915 (2009), rev den, 347 Or 608 (2010).

12017–2017
State v. Eberhardt red
orctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2017With those things in mind, we have recognized that an “indictment that serves those functions satisfies the requirements of ORS 132.550(7).” State v. Eberhardt, 225 Or App 275, 279 , 201 P3d 915 (2009), rev den, 347 Or 608 (2010).

2017With those things in mind, we have recognized that an “indictment that serves those functions satisfies the requirements of ORS 132.550(7).” State v. Eberhardt, 225 Or App 275, 279 , 201 P3d 915 (2009), rev den, 347 Or 608 (2010).

12017–2017
Liberty Northwest Ins. Corp. v. Vasquez green
orctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2009Corp. v. Vasquez, 147 Or App 704, 708 , 938 P2d 237 (1997) (statements of carriers of bill in the House and the Senate regarded as determinative). *273 We conclude that the requirement of ORS 136.765 that the state provide a defendant with notice of its intention to rely on enhancement facts “[w]ithin a reasonable time” is intended to be time sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare a defense against those particular enhancement facts.

2009Corp. v. Vasquez, 147 Or App 704, 708 , 938 P2d 237 (1997) (statements of carriers of bill in the House and the Senate regarded as determinative). *273 We conclude that the requirement of ORS 136.765 that the state provide a defendant with notice of its intention to rely on enhancement facts “[w]ithin a reasonable time” is intended to be time sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare a defense against those particular enhancement facts.

12009–2009
State v. Watson green
orctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

2007Consistent with those same purposes, Oregon courts do not require an indictment to charge a criminal offense with great specificity, relying instead on discovery “to inform the defendant of the details of the alleged crime that are necessary to be able to defend against the charge.” State v. Watson, 193 Or App 757, 761 , 91 P3d 765 , rev den, 337 Or 476 *43 (2004); see also State v. Wright, 167 Or App 297, 307 , 999 P2d 1220 , adh’d to as modified on recons, 169 Or App 78 , 7 P3d 738 , rev den, 331 Or 334 (2000) (holding that the availability of pretrial criminal discovery is generally suffici

12007–2007
United States v. Smith green
illinoised · 1962
2 sentences

1971United States v. Smith, 209 F Supp 907 (DC Ill 1962).

1971United States v. Smith, 209 F. Supp. 907 (DC Ill. 1962).

11971–1971
People v. Gelardi green
calctapp · 1946
1 sentence

1963(People v. Faust, 113 Cal 172 [ 45 Pac 261 ] ; Ex parte Hansen, 158 Cal 494 [ 111 Pac 528 ].) While the decisions in other jurisdictions are not uniform, the weight of authority is contrary to appellant’s contention.” People v. Gelardi, 77 Cal App 2d 467, 175 P2d 855 , ruled as follows: “Next, it is claimed that the information is fatally defective in failing to name the person to whom the narcotics were sold. ‘This is a defect which must be raised by a special demurrer . . .’ (People v. Kinsley, supra) and, as held in that case, ‘even if appellant had pointed out the defect . . . by special d

11963–1963
Gregory v. Diggs neutral
cal · 1896
2 sentences

1963(People v. Faust, 113 Cal 172 [ 45 Pac 261 ] ; Ex parte Hansen, 158 Cal 494 [ 111 Pac 528 ].) While the decisions in other jurisdictions are not uniform, the weight of authority is contrary to appellant’s contention.” People v. Gelardi, 77 Cal App 2d 467, 175 P2d 855 , ruled as follows: “Next, it is claimed that the information is fatally defective in failing to name the person to whom the narcotics were sold. ‘This is a defect which must be raised by a special demurrer . . .’ (People v. Kinsley, supra) and, as held in that case, ‘even if appellant had pointed out the defect . . . by special d

1963(People v. Faust, 113 Cal 172 [ 45 Pac 261 ] ; Ex parte Hansen, 158 Cal 494 [ 111 Pac 528 ].) While the decisions in other jurisdictions are not uniform, the weight of authority is contrary to appellant’s contention.” People v. Gelardi, 77 Cal App 2d 467, 175 P2d 855 , ruled as follows: “Next, it is claimed that the information is fatally defective in failing to name the person to whom the narcotics were sold. ‘This is a defect which must be raised by a special demurrer . . .’ (People v. Kinsley, supra) and, as held in that case, ‘even if appellant had pointed out the defect . . . by special d

11963–1963
People v. Malone green
calctapp · 1924
1 sentence

1963(People v. Faust, 113 Cal 172 [ 45 Pac 261 ] ; Ex parte Hansen, 158 Cal 494 [ 111 Pac 528 ].) While the decisions in other jurisdictions are not uniform, the weight of authority is contrary to appellant’s contention.” People v. Gelardi, 77 Cal App 2d 467, 175 P2d 855 , ruled as follows: “Next, it is claimed that the information is fatally defective in failing to name the person to whom the narcotics were sold. ‘This is a defect which must be raised by a special demurrer . . .’ (People v. Kinsley, supra) and, as held in that case, ‘even if appellant had pointed out the defect . . . by special d

11963–1963
Ex Parte Hansen green
cal · 1910
1 sentence

1963(People v. Faust, 113 Cal 172 [ 45 Pac 261 ] ; Ex parte Hansen, 158 Cal 494 [ 111 Pac 528 ].) While the decisions in other jurisdictions are not uniform, the weight of authority is contrary to appellant’s contention.” People v. Gelardi, 77 Cal App 2d 467, 175 P2d 855 , ruled as follows: “Next, it is claimed that the information is fatally defective in failing to name the person to whom the narcotics were sold. ‘This is a defect which must be raised by a special demurrer . . .’ (People v. Kinsley, supra) and, as held in that case, ‘even if appellant had pointed out the defect . . . by special d

11963–1963

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 132.550 (6) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 132.540 (4) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 135.630 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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