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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...
After one is acquitted from a crime, or after a case is dropped, one may think that their criminal records are automatically expunged. Some may also think that, like credit reports, everything on one’s criminal record will disappear after a certain number of years....
There are different ways an accused driver may end up facing drunk driving charges and may involve field sobriety or breathalyzer tests. For that reason, accused drivers should be familiar with their criminal defense options from the moment they are faced with a...
In Oregon, people who are arrested and charged with domestic violence should be aware of the potentially severe consequences they may face if they are convicted. Jail time, fines, needing to take part in a program to address the issues that led to the incident, and...
Are you worried that a criminal conviction might derail your future? If so, then you need to do everything in your power to defend yourself. While this certainly entails gathering witnesses and evidence that show reasonable doubt as to your guilt, it also means doing...
Drug use is a controversial issue in Oregon. Some people view drug use as a danger to the public, while others believe that the possession of a nominal amount of drugs in your own home is acceptable. This November, voters in Oregon will be able to vote on weather to...
A search and seizure could uncover items that could lead to criminal charges. With regards to drug crimes, one could face possession charges based on the proximity of the substance to them. This means if a controlled substance is in a person’s vehicle, this could...
Not every arrest leads to a conviction in court. In fact, not every arrest leads to a prosecutor filing charges in court. Sometimes the police make an arrest but there is not enough evidence for a conviction, so the case does not proceed to a trial. However, even if...