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When law enforcement goes after someone, whether it is on a tip, from observing unusual behavior, or while executing a warrant, it can be a frightening experience. It can be hard to relate to someone in a uniform, especially when they act as if you are already guilty...
People who are arrested for driving under the influence in Oregon might have vague ideas about their rights. Often, these are based on what they have read or seen on television and in films. The laws themselves, however, are somewhat more complex than the “right to...
When a local is arrested, the first thought that should go through their mind is, “I need a lawyer.” Indeed, when it becomes apparent that one is about to be arrested, or sooner, depending on the situation, ask for an attorney. If the police and prosecutors keep...
A criminal record can have a major impact on your entire life. Having a criminal record often means losing out on employment and educational opportunities, and sometimes, an immediate and unfair judgment from other people. Many criminal convictions are the result of a...
Driving while intoxicated, drunk or even, tipsy is illegal and dangerous. If anyone goes out drinking, there should always be a designated driver available, or at the very least, an Uber, Lyft or taxi taken home. Once you drink, do not drive, period. Safely pull over...
No one wants to be accused of committing a crime. It can be a terrifying experience and have an enormous impact on your life and that of your family. Criminal mischief is a charge which comes up quite often, either by itself or alongside another charge. Criminal...
When moving through society in the United States, at some point, we will all encounter the police. Hopefully, it will just be through a traffic stop, but regardless of why there is an interaction, it is important to know how to interact with the police. Who counts?...
In Oregon, when people are confronted with allegations of illegal behavior after a confrontation with a spouse or other household member, it is often categorized under domestic violence or abuse. That frequently includes physical assaults of various severity, menacing...
There is no denying that domestic violence is a serious problem in Oregon and throughout America. In fact, in recent years the awareness of this serious problem has grown quite a bit and, as a result, law enforcement officials and prosecutors take domestic violence...
Domestic violence charges have to be taken seriously. Those accused of domestic violence should be familiar with what behaviors may be considered domestic violence and what they can do about domestic violence charges. What is considered domestic violence? There are a...