Oregon Statutes 163.196 – Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked
(1) A person commits the crime of aggravated driving while suspended or revoked if the person operates a motor vehicle that causes serious physical injury to, or the death of, another person while knowingly violating ORS § 811.175 or 811.182, if the suspension or revocation resulted from, or if the hardship permit violated is based upon a suspension or revocation that resulted from, a conviction for a criminal offense involving the use of a motor vehicle.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 163.196
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
(2) Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked is a Class C felony.
(3) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify aggravated driving while suspended or revoked as crime category 7 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission. [2009 c.783 § 5; 2018 c.76 § 3]
163.196 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 163 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.