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Over the last few years, the number of violent crimes in Oregon as well as across the country, has increased steadily. People are committing more and more violent crimes and the result is that people no longer feel safe in their own town or in their own homes in many...
Many people who are accused of assault allege that they were acting in self-defense. Under Oregon’s self-defense law, you are legally allowed to use physical force to protect yourself or another person from harm in certain situations. Generally, self-defense is only...
Domestic violence is a serious problem in Oregon, and victims of domestic violence should receive maximum protection from an abuser. However, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes, people make false allegations of abuse. Why people make false allegations The...
As most citizens of Oregon realize, police departments cannot search a private residence without first obtaining a search warrant authorizing the intrusion. Some searches come up empty, but the Eugene Police Department recently executed a search pursuant to a warrant...
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...