State of Oregon, Respondent on Review v. Jacob Barrett, Petitioner on Review

Summary

The court held that a defendant who intentionally kills one victim commits only one separately punishable aggravated-murder offense, even when multiple aggravating circumstances support separate aggravated-murder counts. The aggravating circumstances are alternative theories establishing the single element of aggravation, not separate statutory provisions under the applicable sentencing statute. The court reversed and remanded for resentencing.