Oregon Code § 161.405·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Attempt
described.
(1) A
person is guilty of an attempt to commit a crime when the person intentionally
engages in conduct which constitutes a substantial step toward commission of
the crime.
(2) An attempt is
a:
(a) Class A
felony if the offense attempted is any degree of murder, aggravated murder or
treason.
(b) Class B
felony if the offense attempted is a Class A felony.
(c) Class C
felony if the offense attempted is a Class B felony.
(d) Class A
misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class C felony or an unclassified
felony.
(e) Class B
misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class A misdemeanor.
(f) Class C
misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class B misdemeanor.
(g) Violation if
the offense attempted is a Class C misdemeanor or an unclassified misdemeanor. [1971
c.743 §54; 2019 c.635 §15a]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.405
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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