If you are facing Assault charges in Oregon it’s important to understand the severity of penalties you are facing. The attorneys at GR Johnson Law Firm can help aggressively fight to dismiss or lower the penalties and charges against you.
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Oregon Revised Statute § 163.160, § 163.165, § 163.175, and § 163.185 includes:
The most serious assault charges are first degree assault. First degree assault is a Class A felony.
Maximum Penalties Associated with Assault in the First Degree:
Mandatory Minimum Penalties Associated with Assault in the First Degree:
Third degree assault is a Class B felony.
Maximum Penalties Associated with Assault in the Second Degree:
Mandatory Minimum Penalties Associated with Assault in the Second Degree:
Third degree assault is a Class C felony. Maximum Penalties Associated with Assault in the Third Degree:
Fourth degree assault is the lowest level assault charge you can be charged with under Oregon law. Assault in the Fourth Degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Maximum Penalties Associated with Assault in the Fourth Degree:
Punching someone in the face, shoving or slapping someone, hitting someone with a bat or weapon, stabbing someone with a knife, shooting someone, hitting someone with your vehicle.
Having an experienced Oregon criminal defense lawyer on your side can drastically change the outcome of your case and the penalties associated with it. Call us now for a free consultation: 541-508-4716.
