Summary
In an Oregon legal proceeding, the defendant, Sells, contended that the consumption of methamphetamine negated the requisite intent for a murder conviction. The reviewing court determined that the trial judge had appropriately considered the defendant's intoxication. Despite this consideration, the trial court's finding of criminal intent was upheld, leading to the affirmation of the second-degree murder conviction.
Summary
In an Oregon state legal proceeding, a defendant identified as Sells presented an argument asserting that the use of methamphetamine negated the necessary intent required for a murder conviction. The court, in its deliberation, determined that the trial judge had indeed taken into account the defendant's state of intoxication. However, despite this consideration, the judge concluded that the requisite intent for the crime was still present. Consequently, the court upheld the conviction for second-degree murder.
Summary
In an Oregon legal case, an individual named Sells claimed that the use of methamphetamine meant there was no intent to commit murder. However, the court found that the trial judge had considered Sells's intoxication but still determined that the necessary intent was present. As a result, the second-degree murder conviction was upheld.
Summary
In an Oregon court case, a person named Sells argued that using meth meant she did not plan to commit murder. The judge in the case considered that Sells was using substances. However, the judge still decided that Sells had planned the act. The court agreed with the decision that Sells was guilty of murder in the second degree.