§ 161.005 Short title
§ 161.015 General definitions
§ 161.025 Purposes; principles of construction
§ 161.035 Application of Criminal Code
§ 161.045 Limits on application
§ 161.055 Burden of proof as to defenses
§ 161.065 Evidence of physical injury
§ 161.067 Determining punishable offenses for violation of multiple statutory provisions, multiple victims or repeated violations
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 161 > Principles

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.