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Life often takes strange turns, and sometimes, we find ourselves in situations we never expected. This is especially true when we face homicide charges, like one local woman is now facing. The incident The incident that is the basis of the charges is the murder of...
Convicted felons generally are not permitted to own or carry firearms in Oregon. A recent 10-hour armed standoff in southeast Portland between police and an alleged felon yielded a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of a man who allegedly did not have the...
It is important for Oregon drivers to understand that they can face various charges and penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These cases often have accompanying traffic violations. Law enforcement is serious about finding drivers who are...
Oregon residents facing criminal charges should be prepared to put up an aggressive defense to protect their rights and their freedom. One of the most important aspects of a criminal defense is knowing what information the prosecution has collected. This can give...
A lot of people in the Oregon City area have found themselves embroiled in a verbal altercation at one time or another. In most instances, these disputes end with nothing more than some harsh words and some hurt feelings. But in some cases, these altercations turn...
Recreational use of cannabis has been legal in Oregon for a few years, but this does not mean the law goes easy on people found in possession with any other illegal drug. The penalties for those fond guilty of possession of illegal drugs are as high as ever. Even...
Prosecutors are aggressive and oftentimes relentlessly pursue conviction. But they also have high caseloads, which means that they try to clear cases as quickly as they can so that they can focus on those highly contested cases that they can’t resolve. This means that...
These days, it can be easy for Oregon residents to forget that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. Details of arrests that involve serious charges are oftentimes reported on the local nightly news in such a way that it almost seems impossible that such criminal...
Cannabis shops in Portland and other Oregon cities are obvious targets for persons intent on stealing cash and, in the case of a pot shop, merchandise. The twin lures of the money and the drug provide powerful lures for individuals who are willing to use a minimum...
This past holiday season may have brought bad news for some in the form of drunk driving charges. Most people in Oregon already know that if they drive with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above, they can be charged with DUI. However, what they may not know...