Bend Lawyer for Measure 11 Offenses
Oregon voters approved Measure 11 in November of 1994. Measure 11 applies a mandatory minimum prison sentence for a list of crimes the state of Oregon has concluded to be the most serious. If convicted of one of these crimes, the Court must legally impose the associated minimum sentence as dictated by Measure 11. Ricky R. Nelson is a Bend lawyer specializing in defending Measure 11 offenses. We understand that these charges are among the most serious threats you may face in your lifetime. Certain charges may impact your reputation or livelihood.
Measure 11 Offenses and Mandatory Sentences
- ORS 161.405 – Attempted Murder — 7 years, 6 months
- ORS 163.095 – Attempted Aggravated Murder — 10 years
- ORS 163.115 – Murder — 25 years
- ORS 163.118 – Manslaughter I — 10 years
- ORS 163.125 – Manslaughter II — 6 years, 3 months
- ORS 163.175 – Assault II — 5 years, 10 months
- ORS 163.185 – Assault I — 7 years, 6 months
- ORS 163.225 – Kidnapping II — 5 years, 10 months
- ORS 163.235 – Kidnapping I — 7 years, 6 months
- ORS 163.365 – Rape II — 6 years, 3 months
- ORS 163.375 – Rape I — 8 years, 4 months
- ORS 163.395 – Sodomy II — 6 years, 3 months
- ORS 163.405 – Sodomy I — 8 years, 4 months
- ORS 163.411 – Unlawful Sexual Penetration II — 6 years, 3 months
- ORS 163.412 – Unlawful Sexual Penetration I — 8 years, 4 months
- ORS 163.427 – Sexual Abuse I — 6 years, 3 months
- ORS 163.670 – Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct — 5 years, 10 months
- ORS 164.325 – Arson I — 7 years, 6 months
- ORS 164.405 – Robbery II — 5 years, 10 months
- ORS 164.415 – Robbery I — 7 years, 6 months
- ORS 167.017 – Compelling Prostitution — 5 years, 10 months
The Strongest Possible Defense
If you find yourself being questioned by police, don’t hesitate retaining legal counsel before being charged with a Measure 11 offense. Contact Ricky R. Nelson when you are seeking a Bend lawyer for Measure 11 offenses. Serious charges call for aggressive legal representation from the very beginning of the criminal investigation. Ricky R. Nelson will work with you to build the strongest possible defense for your case.