Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.440 — Renunciation as defense to solicitation
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.440·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Renunciation as defense to solicitation.
(1) It is a defense to the crime of solicitation that
the person soliciting the crime, after soliciting another person to commit a
crime, persuaded the person solicited not to commit the crime or otherwise
prevented the commission of the crime, under circumstances manifesting a
complete and voluntary renunciation of the criminal intent.
(2) The defense
of renunciation is an affirmative defense. [1971 c.743 §58]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.440
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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