Oregon Statutes 164.025 – Consolidation of theft offenses; pleading and proof
(1) Except for the crime of extortion, conduct denominated theft under ORS § 164.015 constitutes a single offense.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 164.025
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
(2) If it is an element of the crime charged that property was taken by extortion, an accusation of theft must so specify. In all other cases an accusation of theft is sufficient if it alleges that the defendant committed theft of property of the nature or value required for the commission of the crime charged without designating the particular way or manner in which the theft was committed.
(3) Proof that the defendant engaged in conduct constituting theft as defined in ORS § 164.015 is sufficient to support any indictment, information or complaint for theft other than one charging extortion. An accusation of extortion must be supported by proof establishing extortion. [1971 c.743 § 122; 2016 c.47 § 8]
[Amended by 1955 c.37 § 1; 1959 c.236 § 3; repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]