Oregon City Criminal Law Blog

People in Oregon City (and throughout the rest of the U.S.) freely enjoy the exercise of their rights. Among these is gun ownership, with the Pew Research Center reporting that 30% of American adults own a firearm. However, like many rights, one can lose the right to...

Scientific advances have done much to assist the efforts of law enforcement in recent years. The evidence that they present can indeed be compelling, so much so that many in Oregon City may be willing to accept it without question. At the same time, however, it is...

If you are one of the many people who suddenly finds yourself faced with a criminal charge related to a suspected impaired driving offense, you will no doubt want to understand what options you have. In Oregon, you may have the ability to avoid a conviction on your...

If you have a conviction on your record, you may have difficulty finding a job, qualifying for a loan and getting a lease or mortgage in Oregon. Even if you have completed all requirements of probation, your history may continue haunting you, preventing you from...

We know that drug scheduling may seem complicated or confusing. However, if you face possession charges, we believe that knowing the different drug schedules may help you understand the possible penalties. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, drug schedules are...

Many people may automatically assume that any prosecuting attorney or legal professional who works in a District Attorney's office may be generally biased against defendants and may always be in favor of harsh sentences and other treatment of people accused of...

People who have ever wondered if the results of a breath or blood test designed to measure a person's blood alcohol content are always accurate should learn about a rare medical condition called auto brewery syndrome. This condition may result in a person's test...

If you have been pulled over by a police officer or other law enforcement agent and subsequently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, you may well feel very nervous and scared about what penalties you might experience. For many drivers, the ability to keep their...

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