Oregon Statutes 163.125 – Manslaughter in the second degree
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(1) Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter in the second degree 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 B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 163.125
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) It is committed recklessly;
(b) A person intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide; or
(c) A person, with criminal negligence, causes the death of a child under 14 years of age or a dependent person, as defined in ORS § 163.205, and:
(A) The person has previously engaged in a pattern or practice of assault or torture of the victim or another child under 14 years of age or a dependent person; or
(B) The person causes the death by neglect or maltreatment, as defined in ORS § 163.115.
(2) Manslaughter in the second degree is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 § 89; 1975 c.577 § 3; 1997 c.850 § 4; 1999 c.954 § 1]
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]