Oregon classifies crimes as either felonies or misdemeanors according to their seriousness. Both felonies and misdemeanors have three classifications, A, B and C.
Felony sentencing is dependent upon a number of factors including the seriousness of the crime and a person's criminal history. (See Oregon Sentencing Guidelines Grid)
Crime Category | Maximum Prison/Jail Sentence | Maximum Fine |
Class A Felony | 20 years prison | $375,000 |
Class B Felony | 10 years prison | $250,000 |
Class C Felony | 5 years prison | $125,00 |
Class A Misdemeanor | 1 year jail | $6,250 |
Class B Misdemeanor | 6 months jail | $2,500 |
Class C Misdemeanor | 30 days jail | $1,250 |
Examples of Felonies:
Class A | Class B | Class C |
Assault I Burglary I Sodomy I Rape I Kidnapping I Manufacture Controlled Substance | Assault II Sex Abuse I Child Neglect I Possession of Controlled Substance - Schedule I | Assault III Assault IV Domestic Violence Burglary II Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle Criminal Mischief I Identity Theft Theft I |
Examples of Misdemeanors:
Class A | Class B | Class C |
DUII Theft II Criminal Mischief II Sex Abuse III Criminal Trespass I Assault IV | Harassment Carrying a Concealed Weapon Disorderly Conduct II Attempted Assault IV | Criminal Mischief III Theft III Negotiating a Bad Check |
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