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If you are charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) in Oregon, the penalties you may face can depend on several factors. These include whether it is your first offense, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level and other circumstances involved...
In an important decision, a federal judge recently ruled that the state of Oregon must provide lawyers within seven days for anyone sent to jail. If the state is unable to do so, the sheriff must release the person from custody. This is the latest action in a...
Most of our criminal justice system is oriented toward responding to incidents. Police generally don't arrest a person for stealing a car until after the car has been stolen. Prosecutors generally don't press auto robbery charges against a person because they suspect...
Typically, to obtain the evidence needed to arrest and convict someone of a crime, Oregon officers will need to search several spaces that may contain evidence of the alleged crime. However, the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prevents officers from...
When arrested, there are a thousand thoughts going through your mind. Why is this happening? What can I do? One common question is whether you have to stay in jail until trial. After all, every day that you spend in jail is a day away from your life, family and job....
Whether you own or rent your home or apartment, you have likely wondered what you would do if someone broke in. Would you run? Would you stay and fight? What if you could not leave? How can you legally defend yourself in Oregon? What about the castle doctrine? The...
Drunk driving allegations can cause turmoil in your life. You might lose your job, your friends, and even valuable time spent with your children. A conviction can have even more devastating, long-term consequences. But not all hope is lost. If you’re facing drunk...
If you want to the fight the criminal charges that have been levied against you, then you might think that your case is headed for a jury trial. After all, this is what most people think of when they consider what going forward with trial will look like. While you...
With the news flush with headlines about target letters, some people are wondering what it is. And, for those facing a federal investigation, they may now think that they will receive a target letter prior to any indictment. What is it? A target letter is a formal...
When summertime hits with unprecedented heat and air quality concerns, you may find yourself passing the time differently. If you go to a restaurant to catch a baseball game or a meal to seek some relief from the heat, you are not alone. But, what happens when you...