Opinion ID: 1782493
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: did the trial court err in denying swann's motion to quash the indictment?

Text: ¶ 30. Swann argues that the indictment failed to state the elements of armed robbery and should have been quashed as per Rule 7.06 of the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court Practice, regarding the sufficiency of the indictment. Under Rule 7.06, the defendant should be fully notified of the nature and cause of the accusation. URCCC 7.06. However, formal and technical words are not necessary if the offense can be substantially described without them. Id. ¶ 31. Swann's argument lacks merit because the indictment charges Swann with capital murder while in the commission of the crime of armed robbery. Stating the elements of armed robbery in the indictment is not necessary. Turner v. State, 732 So.2d 937, 948 (Miss.1999). This Court's decision in Turner is dispositive of this issue. An identical indictment was found to be adequate in Turner. See also Gray v. State, 728 So.2d 36, 70-71 (Miss. 1998).