Even with a lawyer, it is possible to be convicted of a crime that you did not commit. A mistake in the process can send an innocent victim to prison for years. Between modern surveillance and DNA evidence, how can a person be wrongfully committed in 2018? Here are...
Month: March 2018
Handling underage DUI charges as a parent
Raising a teenager can be challenging for various reasons, whether a parent has to help his or her child through problems with classmates or their performance in school. However, there are times when parenting can be especially tough, such as when a teen is charged...
What information should be in an appellate brief
You are unhappy with the verdict of your Oregon criminal trial, which came about because the judge allowed the prosecution to present evidence that should have been suppressed, because your attorney was not allowed to provide important evidence to the jury, or...
How common is drunk driving?
When it comes to driving under the influence, there are a plethora of factors to take into consideration. Those who are charged with drunk driving may face all sorts of consequences, such as time behind bars, the loss of their driving privileges, financial penalties,...
Non-unanimous verdicts ignite controversy
Did you know that Oregon is one of only two states where crime convictions can happen with a non-unanimous jury verdict? This law, which failed to be overturned last fall, isn’t going anywhere soon. What is the origin of this law that is also practiced in...
Accidentally driving while under the influence
Drunk driving charges carry a harsh stigma and when many people hear that someone was driving under the influence, they assume the worst. However, not everyone who is pulled over and accused of drunk driving was being reckless prior to being stopped by a law...