161.515, or a violation, as described in ORS 153.008. [1971 c.743 �65; 1975 c.451 �173; 1981 c.626 �2; 1981 c.692 �7; 1999 c.1051 �43] ����� 161.515 �Crime� described. (1) A crime is an offense fo

161.515, or a violation, as described in ORS 153.008. [1971 c.743 �65; 1975 c.451 �173; 1981 c.626 �2; 1981 c.692 �7; 1999 c.1051 �43]

����� 161.515 �Crime� described. (1) A crime is an offense for which a sentence of imprisonment is authorized.

����� (2) A crime is either a felony or a misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 �66]

����� 161.525 �Felony� described. Except as provided in ORS 161.585, 161.705 and 161.710, a crime is a felony if it is so designated in any statute of this state or if a person convicted under a statute of this state may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year. [1971 c.743 �67; 2017 c.439 �3]

����� 161.535 Classification of felonies. (1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following categories:

����� (a) Class A felonies;

����� (b) Class B felonies;

����� (c) Class C felonies; and

����� (d) Unclassified felonies.

����� (2) The particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code, except murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 or 163.115 and treason under ORS