HB 3585
Increases the penalties for the crime of strangulation constituting a felony.
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Bill overview
This bill increases the penalties for felony strangulation in Oregon. Specifically, it elevates strangulation to a Class B felony under certain circumstances, including when a minor child witnesses the crime, the victim is under 10 years old, the victim is a family member, a dangerous weapon is used, the perpetrator has prior convictions related to strangulation or similar offenses, or the victim is pregnant. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission will classify this felony as crime category 8.
Key provisions
- Strangulation is now classified as a Class B felony under specific conditions.
- The crime applies when a minor child witnesses the strangulation.
- The crime applies when the victim is under 10 years old.
- The crime applies when the victim is a family or household member.
- Use of a dangerous or deadly weapon during the crime increases the severity.
- Prior convictions for strangulation or related offenses elevate the severity.
- Strangulation committed while the victim is pregnant increases the severity.
- The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission will classify the offense as crime category 8.
Who is affected
- Victims of strangulation
- Potential perpetrators of strangulation
- Families of victims of strangulation
- Child Protective Services
- Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Notable changes
- Increases the potential prison sentence for strangulation from a misdemeanor to a felony.
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Cosponsors
Emerson Levy
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