What is the maximum sentence for domestic violence in Oregon?

Under ORS § 163.160; § 132.586 (Class A Misdemeanor (basic); Class C Felony (strangulation or with certain priors)), Oregon domestic violence carries a maximum sentence of 1 year (misdemeanor); 5 years (felony) and a maximum fine of $6,250 (misdemeanor); $125,000 (felony).

Does Oregon have a mandatory minimum for domestic violence?

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

What factors enhance a domestic violence charge in Oregon?

In Oregon, domestic violence penalties can be enhanced by: Strangulation (§ 163.187 — Class C Felony); Prior domestic violence convictions (§ 163.160(3) — Class C Felony); In presence of a child.

Oregon Domestic Violence Law

Oregon Domestic Violence Defense

What you're facing under ORS § 163.160; § 132.586, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Oregon (OR) domestic violence law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor (basic); Class C Felony (strangulation or with certain priors)

Maximum Penalty

1 year (misdemeanor); 5 years (felony)

Maximum Fine

$6,250 (misdemeanor); $125,000 (felony)

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Federal Firearms Prohibition (Lautenberg Amendment)

A conviction for misdemeanor domestic violence in Oregon carries a federalfirearms-possession ban under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9). This consequence is collateral to Oregon state penalties and applies regardless of the state sentence imposed.

Penalty Range in Oregon

StatuteORS § 163.160; § 132.586 — Assault in the Fourth Degree — Domestic Violence

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 year (misdemeanor); 5 years (felony)

Maximum Fine$6,250 (misdemeanor); $125,000 (felony)

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Oregon:

Strangulation (§ 163.187 — Class C Felony)
Prior domestic violence convictions (§ 163.160(3) — Class C Felony)
In presence of a child

Oregon-Specific Detail

Oregon uses 'domestic violence' as a designation on various crimes rather than a standalone offense. Strangulation statute (§ 163.187) enacted specifically for DV cases. Firearm prohibition upon conviction.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Oregon domestic violence 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.