Measure 11 Attorney Klamath Falls
A Measure 11 crime is the most serious crime that you can face in the state of Oregon. Measure 11 crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences that take discretion away from a judge. Below are a list of Measure 11 crimes and their corresponding punishments. If you are convicted of one of these crimes you will receive this sentence.
Arson 1
Assault 1
Assault 2
Attempted Murder
Kidnapping 1
Kidnapping 2
Manslaughter 1
Manslaughter 2
Rape 1
Rape 2
Robbery 1
Robbery 2
Sex Abuse 1
Sexual Penetration 1
Sexual Penetration 2
Sodomy 1
Sodomy 2
90 months
90 months
70 months
90 months
90 months*
70 months*
120 months
75 months
100 months*
75 months*
90 months
70 months
75 months
100 months*
75 months*
100 months*
75 months
*These charges can be even more severe if the victim is a child.
If you are charged with or being investigated for a Measure 11 crime then it is important that you speak with and retain an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. It is important to begin working on your defense right away. At my law firm I have several talented investigators that I will direct to begin working on your case.
Even though you are charged with a Measure 11 crime, this does not mean that you will be convicted of the crime. Your goal should be to avoid a Measure 11 sentence at all costs. You can expect that your Measure 11 case will take several months or even years to resolve. How your case ultimately resolves will depend in large part on the strengths and weaknesses of your case. It is important that you retain a skilled defense attorney immediately in order to begin working on your case. Call me for a free consultation.