Oregon Statutes 167.339 – Assaulting a law enforcement animal
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(1) A person commits the crime of assaulting a law enforcement animal if:
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 167.339
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) The person knowingly causes serious physical injury to or the death of a law enforcement animal, knowing that the animal is a law enforcement animal; and
(b) The injury or death occurs while the law enforcement animal is being used in the lawful discharge of the animal’s duties.
(2) Assaulting a law enforcement animal is a Class C felony. [2003 c.543 § 3; 2009 c.555 § 2; 2011 c.597 § 168]