Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.430 — Renunciation as a defense to attempt
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.430·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Renunciation as a defense to attempt.
(1) A person is not liable under ORS 161.405 if, under circumstances
manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of the criminal intent of the
person, the person avoids the commission of the crime attempted by abandoning
the criminal effort and, if mere abandonment is insufficient to accomplish this
avoidance, doing everything necessary to prevent the commission of the
attempted crime.
(2) The defense
of renunciation is an affirmative defense. [1971 c.743 §56]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.430
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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