Measure 11 - One Strike and You Are Out

Persons convicted of Measure 11 crimes in Oregon are automatically sentenced to minimum mandatory prison sentences of 75 months and up per crime depending upon the individual's criminal record. There is no good time. There is no early parole. The person does every day of his or her sentence in prison.

The horror of Ballot Measure 11 is that persons with absolutely no criminal record who have been responsible, productive citizens and inexperienced young persons face harsh sentences for a first offense.

Oregon Measure 11 Attorney

Top Oregon Criminal Defense lawyers and attorneys provide Measure 11 defense in the cities of Portland, Gresham and Beaverton, the Counties of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington and surrounding areas.

Attack

We look for every way to get you out of Measure 11. One option is to go to trial. We create powerful trial teams which focus specialized expertise and decades of trial experience upon winning a particular case.

Negotiation

For most crimes, only the District Attorney has the authority to reduce a charge from Measure 11. We have learned through experience what it takes to get charges reduced.

Sentencing

Judges must give Measure 11 sentences for each conviction except for crimes subject to the Measure 11 Escape Clause where they can impose a sentence that is less than the presumed Measure 11 sentence including a sentence of probation. Where there are more than one conviction, the judge also has the discretion to make the sentences concurrent, (served at the same time), or consecutive, (served one after the other).

Call us for a free Measure 11 telephone consultation at 503-221-1425 or you can tell us about your case here.

Measure 11 Escape Clause

There is an Escape Clause from the mandatory minimum sentences for certain Measure 11 charges for persons convicted of:

Assault In The Second Degree (Assault Two) as defined in ORS 163.175(1)(b) for crimes committed on or after October 4, 1997.

Kidnapping In The Second Degree (Kidnapping Two) as defined in ORS 163.225 for crimes committed on or after October 4, 1997.

Manslaughter In the Second Degree (Manslaughter Two) as defined in ORS 163.125 for crimes committed on or after October 4, 1997.

Robbery In The Second Degree (Robbery Two) as defined in ORS 164.405 for crimes committed on or after October 4, 1997.

Rape In The Second Degree (Rape Two) as defined in ORS 163.365 for crimes committed on or after January 1, 2002.

Sexual Abuse In The First Degree (Sex Abuse One) as defined in ORS 163.427(1)(a)(A) for crimes committed on or after January 1, 2002.

Sodomy In The Second Degree (Sodomy One) as defined in ORS 163.395 for crimes committed on or after January 1, 2002.

Unlawful Sexual Penetration In The Second Degree as defined in ORS 163.408 for crimes committed on or after January 1, 2002.

If a person is convicted of one of these crimes, we can still get out of Measure 11 if we prove certain facts and persuade the Court that there are substantial and compelling reasons which justify a lesser sentence.

MEASURE 11 CRIMES ARE SERIOUS CRIMINAL CHARGES WITH SERIOUS POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES.
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Call us for a free Measure 11 telephone consultation at 503-221-1425 or you can tell us about your case here.