OREGON ASSAULT CRIMES GUIDE

OREGON MENACING LAWS



David N Lesh
Oregon Criminal Defense Attorney
Oregon Super Lawyer 2018 - 2023

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WHAT IS THE CRIME OF MENACING IN OREGON? 

   ORS 163.190 Menacing.

    (1) A person commits the crime of menacing if by word or conduct the person intentionally attempts to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury.

    (2) Menacing is a Class A misdemeanor.

POSSIBLE SENTENCE
Probation Usually
Jail Often

 


 

Menacing is a misdemeanor not a felony crime in the State of Oregon.

 

 

 

About the Author: 

David Lesh is a Portland attorney emphasizing the defense of serious criminal charges.  He has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 1990.  Mr. Lesh is a former Multnomah County prosecutor (5 years) and lawyer to the Portland Police Bureau (3 years).  He was named an Oregon Super Lawyer in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.  His law practice has an A+ BBB rating.
Office Location:  434 NW 19th Avenue; Portland, OR  97209
Phone:  503.546.2928   |   Fax:  503.296.2935
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