Crime

SB 618A increases sentence for wearing body armor

Posted on May 15, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

PASSED 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…

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