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Some of our readers in Oregon City may have seen reports of an alleged carjacking that reportedly occurred in southeast Portland recently. Two people are facing charges stemming from the incident. According to the reports, on August 31 during the morning commute hours...
Facing a criminal charge can be an overwhelming experience. One not only thinks about the allegations they face but also the potential penalties they might endure. For some crimes in Oregon, there is little to no wiggle room in the criminal consequences they will...
Any criminal charge in Oregon state court should be taken seriously. For one, most of these types of crimes carry with them the possibility of jail time. A person can also receive a significant fine and be placed on probation. The terms of probation can involve...
If a person is convicted of an offense, there may be situations where it can be set aside. A motion to set aside is a request to seal a criminal arrest and conviction record. In Oregon, this generally includes misdemeanors and some felonies. Set asides only apply to...
Our society’s sensitivity about firearms – rights, ownership, use, etc. – has seemingly never been higher than it is right now. Anytime a firearm is used in an alleged criminal act, the public takes notice. That is why a recent incident at an apartment complex on the...
There are many ways that people in Oregon deal with stress or relax. One of those ways is that people use various drugs or consume alcohol. Unfortunately doing this can lead to addictions and people begin to rely on the drugs. This can also lead to many problems, one...
Drunk driving charges in Oregon are strict and can result in heavy fines, license revocation and possible jail time. Under state DUI laws, an individual can be arrested for a DUI not only for being under the influence of an alcoholic substance, but also a controlled...
Criminal offenses should not be confusing, and alleged violations should be clear. But the overwhelming consensus among law enforcement is that Oregon’s criminal law governing marijuana is badly written and confusing, according to a Feb. report issued by Portland...
Although Oregon has moved forward with the decriminalization of possessing small amounts of drugs, people should understand that they can still be arrested for allegations of selling them. Distribution and trafficking is still treated very seriously. This is true for...
For anyone in Oregon who has been charged with a crime of domestic violence, it can seem like the burden of proof is flipped. Typically, in a criminal case, the burden is on law enforcement and the prosecution to prove that a defendant committed the crime in question....