Crime

SB 320 Reduces prison time

Posted on March 21, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill provides that person sentenced to mandatory minimum sentence under Ballot Measure 11 (1994), for crime other than murder, who has not been previously sentenced under measure is eligible for reduction in sentence for appropriate institutional behavior and participation in certain programming unless otherwise ordered by court for substantial and compelling reasons. Creates procedure by which sentencing court may…

SB 517 Prohibits denying license based on criminal record

Posted on February 26, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill prohibits a licensing board, commission, or agency from denying, suspending, or revoking occupational or professional licenses solely for those who were convicted of serious crimes as juveniles. This bill would place an undue burden on professional and occupational licensing boards, commissions, or agencies to do their due diligence. A crime need not relate to what is being applied…

HB 2772 Crime of domestic terrorism

Posted on February 5, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill creates crime of domestic terrorism in the first degree. Punishes by maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates crime of domestic terrorism in the second degree. Punishes by maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crimes as specified crime categories of sentencing guidelines grid. This…

HB 2572 Paramilitary civil disorder

Posted on February 2, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill expands definition of “civil disorder” for purposes of crime of unlawful paramilitary activity. The bill defines “Private paramilitary organization” that describes a constitutional authorized militia group as the Second Amendment protected as a collective right tied to militia or military use of firearms. United States v. Nelson, 859 F.2d 1318, 1320 (8th Cir. 1988) protects the right of state militias….

SB 618 Increases sentence for wearing body armor

Posted on January 25, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

Amendment – Replaces the measure. Provides that a court shall, in determining aggravating factors at the time of sentencing, consider whether the person was wearing body armor at the time of committing the crime. Makes technical change. Under ORS 137.080, after a plea or verdict of guilty, in a case where the court has discretion as to the extent of…

SB 1511 Right to retrial for non-unanimous verdict

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

Law that limits mugshot releases goes into effect in Oregon this week

Posted on November 3, 2021 by BJ | 2 Comments

Booking photos will no longer be released to the public in Oregon, in an effort to protect the privacy and safety of people who have not been convicted of a crime. The law prohibits the release of mugshots except in specific circumstances, such as to other law enforcement agencies and to the public in the case of an emergency. Proponents…

WHEN THE POLICE GO AWAY, THE CRIMINALS WILL PLAY

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ | 1 Comments

Portland is on its way to having more than three shootings per day. Last year amid nationwide protests, Portlanders were among some of the loudest voices shouting, “Defund the Police.” Last summer, Mayor Ted Wheeler disbanded the city’s Gun Violence Reduction team, claiming that the team excessively targeted black people. What do we have to show for it? As expected,…

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HB 2172 Lowers minimum sentencing

Posted on July 14, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 07-14-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2172 This bill changes mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences. This is an attempt to allow a lesser sentence and overturn the twice voter approved Measure 11. Personal Choice and Responsibility For victims trying to move on and heal from abuse, letting…

SB 401 Redefines minimum sentencing

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 3088 Repeals crime of prostitution