Finding yourself behind bars for driving under the influence can be very upsetting on a number of levels, whether you worry about who will provide your child with the care they need or you have to miss out on important events that you have been planning on attending...
Facing a criminal conviction in Oregon may feel like the end of the world, but you have the right to a fair trial. The team at the law office of often provides advice to people who did not see justice served when they appeared in court.An...
Cognitive bias is a widely researched and accepted occurrence in the science of psychology. Anyone is susceptible, including police officers, forensic scientists, witnesses, lawyers, juries and judges. Cognitive bias has been found to be a common thread in wrongful...
Wrongful convictions happen every year in the United States. There were 139 exonerations in 2017 according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Exonerated individuals often face serious sentences for murder, sexual assault and drug crime charges.Those wrongfully...
When it comes to drunk driving, these charges can be especially hard for young people and their parents, as we have outlined on this blog. However, some may not be aware of the laws in Oregon, which can lead to devastating consequences. For example, someone charged...
Science is a fundamental aspect of modern crime prosecution. Most courtroom science is related to evidence found at crime scenes and analysis of fingerprints, footprints, weapons, blood, hair and other similar items. These pieces of evidence are often used to prove in...
In a recent post on our law office's blog, we looked at underage drunk driving charges from the perspective of a parent. However, there are other ways in which DUI charges can upend a parent's life and the lives of all their family members. For example, when a parent...
When someone is convicted of a crime in Oregon, depending on the severity of the situation, he or she may be able to appeal. In successful cases, individuals who have been previously charged with a crime may be able to have their actions expunged. If they are serving...
