Oregon Statutes 813.012 – Crime classification for purposes of rules of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
(1) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants that is committed under the circumstances described in ORS § 813.010 (5) as crime category 6 of the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
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 misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 813.012
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) In determining criminal history for a person convicted of a felony that has operation of a motor vehicle as an element, or of a felony that involved death, injury or property damage caused by the use of a motor vehicle, the commission shall:
(a) Consider two prior convictions of misdemeanor driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be equivalent to one conviction of felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants; and
(b) Consider felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be a person felony and consider misdemeanor driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be a person Class A misdemeanor. [1999 c.1049 § 3; 2011 c.598 § 1]