Bodily Harm II: ORS § 163.175 defines second-degree assault as a criminal offense in which “intentionally or knowingly” a “grievous bodily injury” is caused to another person generally or with a “deadly or dangerous weapon.” It can also include “recklessly” inflicting “serious physical harm” on others by using a “deadly or dangerous weapon in circumstances that show extreme indifference to the value of human life.” Second-degree assault is still a Class B felony. In early July 2017, Charles Jackson began evading police accompanied by his underage girlfriend. He was accused of beating his girlfriend and shooting a neighbour in the leg while searching for the escaped minor. Among other charges, Jackson is charged with first- and second-degree assault and attempted murder. You can be charged with assault 2 if the prosecution believes you intentionally or knowingly caused serious bodily harm to someone or caused serious bodily harm with a deadly or dangerous weapon. According to Oregon law, there are four different types of attacks: Attack I, Attack II, Attack III, and Attack IV. First-, second- and third-degree bodily harm are felonies. The administrative offence is the least serious and is punishable by the fewest, while attack I is the most serious and carries the highest penalties. Under Oregon law, assault is considered a very serious violent crime. When you face charges of this magnitude, you want to be sure to choose a tough and hard-working lawyer to handle your case.

Call today to discuss how we can help you through this difficult time. There are only two qualifications for fourth-degree assault in Oregon. The person may have intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly done something that caused physical harm to another person. In addition, the perpetrator acted with criminal negligence and inflicted bodily harm on another person with a dangerous weapon. Fourth-degree assault in Oregon is generally a Class A offense. Third degree assault is another serious crime and you can be charged with this offence for a variety of reasons. If prosecutors believe you did any of the following, you could be charged: The most serious of all levels of aggression is first-degree assault in Oregon. Offenders can be charged for a variety of reasons. The person may have intentionally physically injured another person with a deadly weapon. If the victim was a child under the age of six or a person who was physically injured by a motor vehicle, that also meets the requirements of the charge.

Impaired driving falls into this category. First-degree assault in Oregon is a Class A felony. In cases that result in a second-degree attack in Oregon, there are certain specifications. The perpetrator may have intentionally or knowingly caused serious bodily harm to another person by physical force or with a dangerous weapon. The law also states that the accused must have shown “extreme indifference to the value of human life.” Whether the latter means that someone carelessly puts another life in immediate danger or senselessly beats an individual with brute force varies from case to case. Second-degree assault in Oregon is a Class B felon. Due to the different nature of individual attack allegations, the consequences vary. First-degree assault in Oregon is a Class A felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $375,000. Second-degree assault in Oregon is a Class B felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Third-degree assault in Oregon is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $125,000.

Fourth-degree assault carries a maximum term of one year in jail and fines of up to $6,250. On June 9, 2017, three young women were arrested after attacking a TriMet bus driver in Oregon. According to reports, the trio of women got on the bus and shortly after, they sprayed pepper spray and spat in the bus driver`s face. The eldest, Jada Thompson, was charged with third-degree assault, among other charges. The other two women were minors charged with second-degree misconduct and illegal use of pepper spray. We have dealt with many cases of assault in the state of Oregon and we know that there are countless circumstances leading to these charges.