What is the maximum sentence for assault in Oregon?

Under ORS § 163.160 (Class A Misdemeanor), Oregon assault carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and a maximum fine of $6,250.

Does Oregon have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Oregon does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Oregon?

In Oregon, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Domestic violence context (mandatory minimum jail time); Against a public safety officer (Class C Felony).

Oregon Assault Law

Oregon Assault Defense

What you're facing under ORS § 163.160, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Oregon (OR) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 year

Maximum Fine

$6,250

Penalty Range in Oregon

StatuteORS § 163.160 — Assault in the Fourth Degree

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 year

Maximum Fine$6,250

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Oregon:

Domestic violence context (mandatory minimum jail time)
Against a public safety officer (Class C Felony)

Oregon-Specific Detail

Assault 4 is Oregon's simple assault. Commonly charged in domestic violence situations. Against certain protected persons (emergency responders, transit workers) it becomes a Class C Felony.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Oregon assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.