Oregon Sentencing Guidelines for Assault 4

In Oregon assault 4 is usually associated with domestic violence cases.

Assault 4 has a strict definition in Oregon. To be convicted of Assault 4, it must be found that the defendant "Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly caused physical injury to another; or with criminal negligence caused physical injury to another by means of a deadly weapon."

Class A Misdemeanor

In most Oregon cases, Assault 4 is considered a Class A misdemeanor. As such, the standard sentencing is 10 days in jail with two years of probation.

Exceptions to Class A

Where an Assault 4 offense took place in the presence of a child or if the defendant has had prior altercations with the victim, then the Class A determination is changed to a Class C felony in which the standard sentence is 60 to 120 days in jail followed by two years probation.

Other Classifications

Assault 4 may be downgraded to a Class B misdemeanor called Harassment that carries an eight-day jail sentence, which is often commuted, and two-year probation.

References

• SquireBozorth: Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Squire M Bozorth
• Oregon.gov: Sentencing Guidelines