(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.
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