Section 161.705 - Reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors(1) Notwithstanding ORS 161.525, the court may enter judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor and make disposition accordingly when: (a)(A) A person is convicted of any Class C felony; or(B) A person convicted of a Class C felony, of possession or delivery of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C. 009 constituting a Class B felony, of possession of a controlled substance constituting a Class B felony or of a Class A felony pursuant to ORS 166.720, has successfully completed a sentence of probation; and(b) The court, considering the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history and character of the defendant, believes that a felony conviction would be unduly harsh.(2) The entry of judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor under this section may be made: (a) At the time of conviction, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section; or(b) At any time after the sentence of probation has been completed, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section.Amended by 2018 Ch. 120, § 11, eff. 4/13/2018.Amended by 2017 Ch. 21, § 100, eff. 4/21/2017.Amended by 2015 Ch. 614, § 125, eff. 6/30/2015.Amended by 2015 Ch. 290, § 2, eff. 6/8/2015.Amended by 2013 Ch. 591, § 5, eff. 7/1/2013.1971 c.743 §83; 1977 c.745 §31; 1979 c.124 §1; 1981 c.769 §8; 2005 c. 708, § 48; 2009 c. 610, § 2