Measure 11

Ballot Measure 11 imposes serious prison terms for the following crimes:

Murder 300 months.
Attempted Murder or conspiracy to commit aggravated murder 120 months
Attempt or conspiracy to commit murder, 90 months.
Manslaughter I 120 months
Manslaughter II 75 months
Assault I 90 months
Assault II 70 months
Kidnap I 90 months
Kidnap II 70 months
Rape I 100 months
Rape II 75 months
Sodomy I 100 months
Sodomy II 75 months
Unlawful sexual penetration I 100 months
Unlawful sexual penetration II 75 months
Sexual abuse I 75 months
Robbery I 90 months
Robbery II 70 months
Arson I 90 months
Using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct 70 months
Compelling prostitution 70 months

Because Measure 11 stakes are high, we take a comprehensive approach to help keep our clients from the clutches of prison. During the first part of the case, our most immediate goal is to get our client released from custody and prevent interrogation by the police or the District Attorney's office. We often involve friends, family and employers as character witnesses at this stage in an effort to educate the court about our client and show that he or she is not a flight risk and is not a danger of re-offending.

Preparation & Investigation

Now the real work begins. We investigate the forensic evidence, and interview witnesses. Depending on the facts of the particular case, we prepare challenges to the arrest, search warrant, statements and other evidence. If necessary, we obtain court orders to inspect and evaluate evidence in police custody. We often hire experts at this stage to perform their own tests. We'll order copies of the 911 tapes and hire investigators to track down missing witnesses and follow up on loose ends left by the police. We review the police reports for accuracy and inconsistencies, and if necessary, obtain court orders to obtain additional evidence in the hands of the District Attorney. We go to the crime scene, take measurements and photographs, and begin preparing exhibits for trial.

Mitigation

While preparing the case for trial, we're also working on mitigating circumstances. The last thing we want is our client to go to prison for a long time. We involve counselors, psychological evaluations, independent testing, education classes, and sometimes polygraphs. We do a background check on the alleged victim or victims. We also contact the victim to find out what they want out of the case, and to see if they will cooperate with us to help reduce the consequences to our client. We will often schedule a settlement conference or put a packet of materials together to put in front of the District Attorney's Ballot Measure 11 Committee in an effort to have the charge reduced to a lesser-included, non Ballot Measure 11 charge.

Success!

Using these approaches we have been able to successfully reduce a so-called mandatory prison sentencing, take our clients out of ballot measure 11, and even obtain acquittals. And of course, there is always the option of appeal.

If you or someone you know is charged with a Measure 11 crime, let's talk.

Kahn & Ifversen Attorneys, L.L.P.
The initial telephone consultation is free.
503 241-4105

NOTE:

We do not handle Murder, Aggravated Murder, Manslaughter, Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Penetration, and Sexual Abuse. These cases are extremely specialized and emotionally charged and require an experienced defense lawyer who practices in this field. We recommend Randall Vogt, P.C. without reservation. Simply put, he is the best criminal lawyer to defend a sex crime or a murder. Period. If you talk to him, tell him that Kahn & Ifversen referred you.

Kahn and Ifversen Attorneys are criminal defense lawyers who care about what happens to their clients. We've been protecting good people in trouble for over 17 years. Our law firm emphasizes:

Ballot Measure 11 felonies, appeals, criminal record expungements, theft crimes, traffic crimes, DUII / DWI, assault crimes, drug crimes, DMV hearings, and other felony crimes and misdemeanors.

We practice criminal law throughout Oregon and primarily in the following geographic areas: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Hood River County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, Marion County, Deschutes County, Lane County, Yamhill County, Columbia County, Benton County, and Linn County. Our criminal defense law firm is located in downtown Portland, Oregon.





	Measure 11 Ballot Measure 11 imposes serious prison terms for the following crimes: Murder 300 months. Attempted Murder or conspiracy to commit aggravated murder 120 months Attempt or conspiracy to commit murder, 90 months. Manslaughter I 120 months Manslaughter II 75 months Assault I 90 months Assault II 70 months Kidnap I 90 months Kidnap II 70 months Rape I 100 months Rape II 75 months Sodomy I 100 months Sodomy II 75 months Unlawful sexual penetration I 100 months Unlawful sexual penetration II 75 months Sexual abuse I 75 months Robbery I 90 months Robbery II 70 months Arson I 90 months Using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct 70 months Compelling prostitution 70 months Because Measure 11 stakes are high, we take a comprehensive approach to help keep our clients from the clutches of prison. During the first part of the case, our most immediate goal is to get our client released from custody and prevent interrogation by the police or the District Attorney's office. We often involve friends, family and employers as character witnesses at this stage in an effort to educate the court about our client and show that he or she is not a flight risk and is not a danger of re-offending. Preparation & Investigation Now the real work begins. We investigate the forensic evidence, and interview witnesses. Depending on the facts of the particular case, we prepare challenges to the arrest, search warrant, statements and other evidence. If necessary, we obtain court orders to inspect and evaluate evidence in police custody. We often hire experts at this stage to perform their own tests. We'll order copies of the 911 tapes and hire investigators to track down missing witnesses and follow up on loose ends left by the police. We review the police reports for accuracy and inconsistencies, and if necessary, obtain court orders to obtain additional evidence in the hands of the District Attorney. We go to the crime scene, take measurements and photographs, and begin preparing exhibits for trial. Mitigation While preparing the case for trial, we're also working on mitigating circumstances. The last thing we want is our client to go to prison for a long time. We involve counselors, psychological evaluations, independent testing, education classes, and sometimes polygraphs. We do a background check on the alleged victim or victims. We also contact the victim to find out what they want out of the case, and to see if they will cooperate with us to help reduce the consequences to our client. We will often schedule a settlement conference or put a packet of materials together to put in front of the District Attorney's Ballot Measure 11 Committee in an effort to have the charge reduced to a lesser-included, non Ballot Measure 11 charge. Success! Using these approaches we have been able to successfully reduce a so-called mandatory prison sentencing, take our clients out of ballot measure 11, and even obtain acquittals. And of course, there is always the option of appeal. If you or someone you know is charged with a Measure 11 crime, let's talk. Kahn & Ifversen Attorneys, L.L.P. The initial telephone consultation is free. 503 241-4105 NOTE: We do not handle Murder, Aggravated Murder, Manslaughter, Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Penetration, and Sexual Abuse. These cases are extremely specialized and emotionally charged and require an experienced defense lawyer who practices in this field. We recommend Randall Vogt, P.C. without reservation. Simply put, he is the best criminal lawyer to defend a sex crime or a murder. Period. If you talk to him, tell him that Kahn & Ifversen referred you. Kahn and Ifversen Attorneys are criminal defense lawyers who care about what happens to their clients. We've been protecting good people in trouble for over 17 years. Our law firm emphasizes: Ballot Measure 11 felonies, appeals, criminal record expungements, theft crimes, traffic crimes, DUII / DWI, assault crimes, drug crimes, DMV hearings, and other felony crimes and misdemeanors. We practice criminal law throughout Oregon and primarily in the following geographic areas: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Hood River County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, Marion County, Deschutes County, Lane County, Yamhill County, Columbia County, Benton County, and Linn County. Our criminal defense law firm is located in downtown Portland, Oregon.