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6 verified · 10 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 3rd degree — ORS 163.165 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Recklessly causes serious injury with a deadly weapon, or intentionally/knowingly causes injury with a deadly weapon, etc.

Assault 2nd degree — ORS 163.175 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 70 months mandatory minimum–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Measure 11: 70 months minimum. Intentionally/knowingly causes serious injury, or causes injury with a deadly weapon.

Assault 1st degree — ORS 163.185 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 90 months mandatory minimum–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Measure 11: 90 months minimum. Intentionally causes serious injury with a deadly weapon.

Note on this entry

Assault 1st and 2nd degree are Measure 11 offences (mandatory minimums 90 and 70 months). Assault 3rd degree becomes a Class B felony where the injury resulted from driving under the influence.

Statute: ORS 163.165, 163.175, 163.185
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 163.165, 163.175, 163.185 and ORS 137.700 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 4th degree — base Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Intentionally/knowingly/recklessly causes physical injury; or criminally negligent injury by deadly weapon.

Assault 4th degree — aggravated (child witness, same-victim priors, 3+ priors, pregnant victim, on-duty victim) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Note on this entry

Assault 4th degree becomes a Class C felony where the assault is witnessed by / in the immediate presence of a minor child, the defendant has prior assault convictions against the same victim, has 3+ prior assault-related convictions, knew the victim was pregnant, or the victim was performing official duties with 2+ priors.

Statute: ORS 163.160 (Assault in the 4th degree)
Official source: oregon.public.law (ORS 163.160 text)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 4th degree against a family/household member — base Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

No standalone DV offence; charged as assault 4th degree.

Assault 4th degree — same-victim priors / 3+ assault priors / child witness Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

The domestic-repeat elevation.

Strangulation — ORS 163.187, base Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Felony elevation triggers not verified.

Note on this entry

Assault 4th degree is elevated to a Class C felony where the defendant has prior assault convictions against the same victim or 3+ prior assault-related convictions — the common domestic-repeat route. Strangulation (ORS 163.187): Class A misdemeanour; Class C felony with specified priors/aggravators (exact felony triggers not verified — needs official re-check).

Statute: No standalone offence — ORS 163.160 (assault 4th degree) + ORS 163.187 (strangulation)
Official source: oregon.public.law (ORS 163.160) + secondary summaries (strangulation)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, protective-order consequences (FAPA orders, ORS 107.705+). If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manslaughter 1st degree — ORS 163.118 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 120 months mandatory minimum–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Recklessly causes death of another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference; or intentional homicide under extreme emotional disturbance.

Manslaughter 2nd degree — ORS 163.125 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 75 months mandatory minimum–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Recklessly causes death of another.

Note on this entry

Both degrees are Measure 11 offences. Criminally negligent homicide (ORS 163.145) is a Class C felony (0–5 years, fine $0–$125,000).

Statute: ORS 163.118, 163.125
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 163.118, 163.125 and ORS 137.700 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Aggravated murder — ORS 163.095 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Death, life without parole, or life (30-year minimum)
Fine: No fine stated

Murder 1st degree — ORS 163.107 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life, minimum 30 years (360 months)
Fine: No fine stated

Measure 11: 360 months minimum.

Murder 2nd degree — ORS 163.115 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life, minimum 25 years (300 months)
Fine: No fine stated

Measure 11: 300 months minimum.

Note on this entry

Oregon does not use '1st/2nd degree murder' the way many states do: ORS 163.107 is murder in the 1st degree (intentional murder of specified victims, e.g. a child under 14, a peace officer), ORS 163.115 is murder in the 2nd degree (general intentional / felony murder). Aggravated murder (ORS 163.095): death, life without parole, or life with a 30-year minimum. Extreme emotional disturbance reduces murder 2nd to manslaughter 1st.

Statute: ORS 163.095, 163.107, 163.115
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 163.095–163.115 and ORS 137.700 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion, extreme emotional disturbance defence. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Rape 3rd degree — victim under 16 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Non-Measure 11.

Rape 2nd degree — victim under 14 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 75 months mandatory minimum–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Measure 11: 75 months minimum.

Rape 1st degree — forcible compulsion, victim under 12, victim under 16 and sibling/child, or victim incapable of consent Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 100 months mandatory minimum–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Measure 11: 100 months minimum; 300 months if victim under 12 and defendant 18+.

Note on this entry

Rape 1st/2nd are Measure 11 offences. Where the victim is under 12 and the defendant is 18+, the Rape 1st minimum is 300 months.

Statute: ORS 163.355, 163.365, 163.375
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 163.355–163.375 and ORS 137.700 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Property

Burglary Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Burglary 2nd degree — non-dwelling building, no aggravating factor

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Burglary 1st degree — dwelling, or armed with burglary tool/deadly weapon, or causes/attempts injury, or uses/threatens dangerous weapon

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Note on this entry

Oregon burglary requires entry/remaining unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime. First-degree burglary is a Class A felony (max 20 years) but the presumptive sentence for most offenders is far lower under the sentencing guidelines grid.

Statute: ORS 164.215, 164.225
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov (via ORS 164 chapter text)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, presumptive sentences for repeat property offenders. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Robbery Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Robbery 3rd degree — force/threat during theft or unauthorised use of a vehicle

Imprisonment: 0–5 years (no Measure 11 minimum)
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Robbery 2nd degree — purports to be armed, or aided by another person actually present

Imprisonment: 70 months mandatory minimum–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Measure 11: 70 months minimum.

Robbery 1st degree — armed with a deadly weapon, uses/attempts a dangerous weapon, or causes/attempts serious injury

Imprisonment: 90 months mandatory minimum–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Measure 11: 90 months minimum.

Note on this entry

Robbery 1st and 2nd degree are Measure 11 offences with mandatory minimums that must be served in full (ORS 137.700). Class maxima in the tiers are the statutory ceilings; the mandatory minimum is the operative floor.

Statute: ORS 164.395, 164.405, 164.415
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Theft 3rd degree — value under $100

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,250 (Class C misdemeanour)

Theft 2nd degree — value $100 to under $1,000

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Theft 1st degree — value $1,000+, or firearm/explosive, emergency-area theft, theft by receiving for gain, livestock/companion animal, precursor substance

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Aggravated theft 1st degree — value $10,000+ (ORS 164.057)

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Note on this entry

Theft in the first degree is a Class C felony; aggravated theft in the first degree (ORS 164.057, value $10,000+) is a Class B felony (0–10 years, fine $0–$250,000). Theft by receiving has the same degree structure.

Statute: ORS 164.043, 164.045, 164.055, 164.057
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, presumptive sentences for repeat property offenders (ORS 137.717). If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Criminal mischief 3rd degree — tampering / interference (ORS 164.345)

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,250 (Class C misdemeanour)

Criminal mischief 2nd degree — damage over $500

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Criminal mischief 1st degree — damage over $1,000, or by explosive, or to livestock / public-utility / medical-facility property, or interference with public services

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Note on this entry

Criminal mischief 3rd degree (ORS 164.345) covers tampering/interference with property without the damage thresholds.

Statute: ORS 164.345, 164.354, 164.365
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion, restitution. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft by deception — value under $100 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,250 (Class C misdemeanour)

Theft by deception — value $100 to under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Theft by deception — value $1,000+ Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Identity theft — ORS 165.800 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Aggravated identity theft (ORS 165.803) is a Class B felony.

Note on this entry

Theft by deception is graded by value exactly as theft (ORS 164.043–164.055). Aggravated theft 1st degree (ORS 164.057, $10,000+) is a Class B felony.

Statute: ORS 164.085 (theft by deception); ORS 165.800 (identity theft)
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 164.085, 165.800 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, loss amount beyond tier, plea, discretion, aggravated theft tier. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Simple possession — drug enforcement misdemeanour (ORS 475.896)

Imprisonment: 0–180 days jail only if defendant requests it; default suspended incarceration + up to 18 months probation
Fine: Fine not verified

Applies to Schedule I–IV possession below the quantity tiers.

Possession at/above quantity tier — Class A misdemeanour

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

E.g. methamphetamine 2 g or more (ORS 475.894); fentanyl 1 g or 5+ user units.

Possession as a commercial drug offence / substantial quantity

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

ORS 475.900(1)(b), (3)(b).

Note on this entry

HB 4002 (2024) recriminalised possession as a drug enforcement misdemeanour (ORS 475.896): default is suspended incarceration + up to 18 months supervised probation; up to 180 days jail only if the defendant requests it. Quantity tiers (e.g. methamphetamine 2 g+ = Class A misdemeanour; commercial-drug-offence / substantial-quantity possession = Class C felony) apply per drug-specific sections (ORS 475.794–475.894). Fine for a drug enforcement misdemeanour was not verified — needs official re-check.

Statute: ORS 475.752(3), 475.896; drug-specific possession sections ORS 475.794–475.894
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, treatment / conditional-discharge route. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule I

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$375,000 (Class A felony)

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule II

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$250,000 (Class B felony)

Includes methamphetamine and fentanyl delivery (drug-specific sections).

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule III

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule IV

Imprisonment: 0–6 months
Fine: $0–$2,500 (Class B misdemeanour)

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule V

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,250 (Class C misdemeanour)

Note on this entry

Manufacture/delivery tiers follow ORS 475.752(1) by schedule. Drug-specific delivery sections (e.g. ORS 475.850 heroin, 475.890 methamphetamine) may set their own classes — delivery of methamphetamine/heroin is generally a Class B felony; delivery within 1,000 feet of a school or to a minor is a Class A felony.

Statute: ORS 475.752(1)–(2) (manufacture / delivery)
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, school-zone / minor-victim enhancements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Unlawful possession of a firearm — ORS 166.250 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Includes carrying concealed without a licence; possessing a firearm while prohibited for certain violent misdemeanours within 4 years.

Felon in possession of a firearm — ORS 166.270 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Felon in possession of a restricted weapon is a Class A misdemeanour.

Note on this entry

ORS 166.250 also covers carrying a concealed handgun without a licence and possessing a machine gun / short-barrelled firearm. ORS 166.270 exempts a single non-homicide/non-firearm felony discharged 15+ years earlier, and expunged convictions.

Statute: ORS 166.250, 166.270
Official source: Secondary summaries of ORS 166.250, 166.270 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, firearm-use enhancements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

DUII — base (Class A misdemeanour) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 48 hours minimum–364 days
Fine: Minimum $1,000 (minimum $2,000 if BAC 0.15%+); maximum not verified

48 hours jail or community service minimum.

Felony DUII — Class C felony (3+ priors in 10 years, or prior felony DUII) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: Maximum not verified

Note on this entry

First-offence minimum fine is $1,000 (or $2,000 if BAC 0.15%+), plus a mandatory minimum 48 hours jail or community service. DUII with a prior felony DUII or 3+ priors in 10 years is a Class C felony. Fine maxima follow the class caps (Class A misdemeanour $6,250; Class C felony $125,000) but the specific DUII fine schedule was not fully verified.

Statute: ORS 813.010 (DUII)
Official source: Secondary summaries quoting ORS 813.010 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC level, plea, discretion, licence suspension, treatment / ignition-interlock conditions. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Unauthorised access / use — ORS 164.377(4) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–364 days
Fine: $0–$6,250 (Class A misdemeanour)

Knowingly and without authorisation uses/accesses a computer, system, network, software or data.

Computer crime for fraud / theft, or altering / damaging / destroying data — ORS 164.377(2)–(3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$125,000 (Class C felony)

Note on this entry

ORS 164.377(5)(b): any violation involving Oregon State Lottery computers is a Class C felony.

Statute: ORS 164.377 (Computer crime)
Official source: oregon.public.law (ORS 164.377 text)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.