Oregon Statutes 161.705 – Reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors
(1) Notwithstanding ORS § 161.525, the court may enter judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor and make disposition accordingly when:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | up to 20 years | up to $375,000 |
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 161.705
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(a)(A) A person is convicted of any Class C felony; or
(B) A person convicted of a Class C felony, of possession or delivery of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS § 475C.009 constituting a Class B felony, of possession of a controlled substance constituting a Class B felony or of a Class A felony pursuant to ORS § 166.720, has successfully completed a sentence of probation; and
(b) The court, considering the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history and character of the defendant, believes that a felony conviction would be unduly harsh.
(2) The entry of judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor under this section may be made:
(a) At the time of conviction, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section; or
(b) At any time after the sentence of probation has been completed, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section. [1971 c.743 § 83; 1977 c.745 § 31; 1979 c.124 § 1; 1981 c.769 § 8; 2005 c.708 § 48; 2009 c.610 § 2; 2013 c.591 § 5; 2015 c.290 § 2; 2015 c.614 § 125; 2017 c.21 § 100; 2018 c.120 § 11]