It’s all fun and games until someone has to wear an orange jumpsuit. Oregon sentencing guidelines are designed to classify a defendant into a particular category based on criminal history, current charges and any aggravating departure factors. When you’re charged with a Misdemeanor they can carry:

• Class “A” Misdemeanor: $6,250 fine and/or 1 year in jail.
• Class “B” Misdemeanor: $3,500 fine and/or 6 months in jail.
• Class “C” Misdemeanor: $1,250 fine and/or 30 days in jail.

 If you’re indicted on felony charges they can carry:

• Class “A” Felony: $375,000 fine and/or 20 years in prison.
• Class “B” Felony: $250,000 fine and/or 10 years in prison.
• Class “C” Felony: $125,000 fine and/or 5 years in prison.

The Federal sentencing guidelines are even more treacherous with 43 different crime serious levels ranked according to the offense. As you might have guessed the Federal system uses prior criminal history among other factors to find an appropriate length. The fines vary from $10,000 to $500,000, but in terms of prison there are four zones:

• Zone “A”: Probation and/or up to 6 months including parole.
• Zone “B”: Minimum 4 months or up to 14 months.
• Zone “C”: 10 months or to up to 18 months.
• Zone “D”: (also called the Danger Zone) 15 months up to life.