Oregon Statutes 167.322 – Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree
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(1) A person commits the crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree if the person:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 167.322
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
(a) Maliciously kills an animal; or
(b) Intentionally or knowingly tortures an animal.
(2) Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony and the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify the offense as crime category 6 of the sentencing guidelines grid.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) ‘Maliciously’ means intentionally acting with a depravity of mind and reckless and wanton disregard of life.
(b) ‘Torture’ means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain. [1995 c.663 § 2; 2001 c.926 § 9; 2013 c.719 § 3]