Major Felony Sex Crimes In Oregon

Independent from Measure 11 crimes and serious felonies, Oregon also has a statute which imposes a mandatory prison term for what are defined as “major felony sex crimes.” The list of major felony sex crimes in Oregon includes: rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, and using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct. The mandatory minimum prison sentence for two or more convictions for these charges is 25 years in prison.

One notable aspect of the statute– aside from the frightening length of prison– is that the two major sex offense convictions can be part of the same criminal episode.

The full text of the statute is below.

ORS 137.690 – Major felony sex crimes; repeat offenders; mandatory minimum sentence

a. Any person who is convicted of a major felony sex crime, who has one (or more) previous conviction of a major felony sex crime, shall be imprisoned for a mandatory minimum term of 25 years.

b. “Major felony sex crime” means rape in the first degree (ORS 163.375), sodomy in the first degree (ORS 163.405), unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree (ORS 163.411), or using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct (ORS 163.670).

c. “Previous conviction” includes a conviction for the statutory counterpart of a major felony sex crime in any jurisdiction, and includes a conviction in the same sentencing proceeding if the conviction is for a separate criminal episode as defined in ORS 131.505.

You’re Going To Need Legal Representation

If you are being investigated for or of you’ve been charged with a major felony sex crime in Oregon, you’re going to need to speak with a lawyer right away. Ideally, you will want to hire an attorney early in the investigation, before you make any statement to law enforcement, and certainly before you’re arrested. Call our office today to schedule a confidential initial consultation.