FOLEY, Judge.
Defendant was tried to a six-man jury, found guilty by a 5-1 verdict of being an ex-convict in possession of a concealable firearm. He had requested the trial court to instruct the jury that a unanimous verdict was required. Defendant received a 14-month sentence. He appeals, urging that acceptance by the court of less than a unanimous verdict was error. We agree and reverse and remand.
In State ex rel. Smith v. Sawyer, 95 Or. Adv.Sh. 1289, 1290...
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