Class A Felony Oregon Sentencing Calculator

Question 1

What is the maximum prison sentence for a Class A felony in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Under ORS 161.605, the statutory maximum sentence for a Class A felony in Oregon is 20 years in prison. However, some Class A felonies may carry Measure 11 mandatory minimums that override the sentencing guidelines grid.

Question 2

Is a Class A felony always a Measure 11 offense in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

No. While many serious Class A felonies are Measure 11 offenses (such as Murder, Assault I, Rape I), not all Class A felonies carry Measure 11 mandatory minimums. For example, Burglary I and Arson I are Class A felonies but are not Measure 11 offenses. The Measure 11 list (ORS 137.700) specifically defines which offenses carry mandatory minimums.

Question 3

How are Class A felony sentences calculated under the guidelines grid?

Accepted Answer

Class A felony sentences are calculated using the Oregon Sentencing Guidelines Grid (OAR 213-004-0001) by cross-referencing the Crime Seriousness Level (typically 8-11 for Class A felonies) with the Criminal History Category (A-I). The grid provides presumptive ranges for imprisonment, probation, and Post-Prison Supervision (PPS). For Measure 11 offenses, the mandatory minimum overrides the grid.

Question 4

What is the typical PPS for a Class A felony?

Accepted Answer

Class A felonies typically carry 36 months of Post-Prison Supervision (PPS), though the exact amount is determined by the specific grid cell in the Oregon Sentencing Guidelines Grid. PPS is a period of supervision after release from prison with specific conditions that must be followed.

Question 5

Can the court depart from the presumptive range?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Courts may depart from the presumptive sentencing range under specific circumstances outlined in OAR 213-008. Departures may be upward (more severe) or downward (less severe) based on aggravating or mitigating factors. However, Measure 11 mandatory minimums cannot be reduced below the statutory minimum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum prison sentence for a Class A felony in Oregon?

Is a Class A felony always a Measure 11 offense in Oregon?

How are Class A felony sentences calculated under the guidelines grid?

What is the typical PPS for a Class A felony?

Can the court depart from the presumptive range?

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