Sodomy- first degree - Oregon Sexual Assault Laws

In Oregon, the criminal charge of Sodomy- first degree is classified as a Class A felony.

Sodomy- first degree Crime & Punishment in Oregon :

The Oregon code § 163.405 defines one degrees of the crime sodomy- first degree, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Sodomy- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A felony	A person who engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another person or causes another to engage in deviate sexual intercourse commits the crime of sodomy in the first degree if the victim is incapable of consent by reason of mental defect, mental incapacitation or physical helplessness. A person who engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another person or causes another to engage in deviate sexual intercourse commits the crime of sodomy in the first degree if the victim is under 16 years of age and is the actor’s brother or sister, of the whole or half blood, the son or daughter of the actor or the son or daughter of the actor’s spouse. A person who engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another person or causes another to engage in deviate sexual intercourse commits the crime of sodomy in the first degree if the victim is under 12 years of age. A person who engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another person or causes another to engage in deviate sexual intercourse commits the crime of sodomy in the first degree if victim is subjected to forcible compulsion by the actor.	Up to 20 years; $300,000 fine

Sodomy- first degree defined in other states :

Sodomy- first degree is a charge in a total of two other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Alabama	Class A felony	No less than 10 years and no more than life or 99 years
Kentucky	Class A felony; Class B felony	20-50 years in prison; 10-20 years in prison

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