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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....
Life often takes strange turns, and sometimes, we find ourselves in situations we never expected. This is especially true when we face homicide charges, like one local woman is now facing. The incident The incident that is the basis of the charges is the murder of...
Convicted felons generally are not permitted to own or carry firearms in Oregon. A recent 10-hour armed standoff in southeast Portland between police and an alleged felon yielded a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of a man who allegedly did not have the...
It is important for Oregon drivers to understand that they can face various charges and penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These cases often have accompanying traffic violations. Law enforcement is serious about finding drivers who are...
Oregon residents facing criminal charges should be prepared to put up an aggressive defense to protect their rights and their freedom. One of the most important aspects of a criminal defense is knowing what information the prosecution has collected. This can give...
A lot of people in the Oregon City area have found themselves embroiled in a verbal altercation at one time or another. In most instances, these disputes end with nothing more than some harsh words and some hurt feelings. But in some cases, these altercations turn...