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Oregon Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
Like most other states, Oregon classifies theft offenses according to the value of the property taken -- and sometimes by the circumstances surrounding the theft. Let’s take a closer look at each level of theft in Oregon.
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Shoplifting in Oregon is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court to recover damages.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Oregon
Many driving offenses and convictions will result in your license being suspended or revoked in Oregon. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a crime.
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Oregon Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws & Penalties
A minor in Oregon may not buy (or attempt to buy) alcohol, or have alcohol in the minor’s possession. It is also illegal for a minor to enter an establishment licensed to sell alcohol (for example, a bar or night club) that does not allow minors.
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In the mid-term election of 2014, Oregon voters (along with those in Alaska and Washington, D.C.) passed a measure legalizing personal, nonmedical marijuana use and sale in the state. The new law, called Measure 91, takes effect on July 1, 2015, although sales will not be legal until 2016. Measure 91
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Oregon allows medical marijuana use under limited circumstances. However, it is still a crime to drive under the influence of marijuana, and other laws regarding marijuana possession for non-medical purposes will still apply.