What Effect Would Repeal Have On Sentences For Violent Crimes?
If the voters of Oregon repeal Measure 11, minimum sentences for the most serious violent crimes would be dramatically reduced. For example, the minimum sentence for murder would drop from 25 years to 10 years, and 10 years would actually be 8 years because of “good-time”. Minimum sentences are important because in many cases judges have no choice but to give the minimum sentence.
