A driver in Oregon who receives a DUI conviction may want a new trial, but unless there was a legal error made during the first one, there may not be grounds to appeal the judge's decision. FindLaw points out that the error is not typically a mistaken fact, but an error in procedure or a suppression of evidence.
Brendan Dassey attempts to battle case ruling in Supreme Court
The Netflix documentary series, “Making a Murderer,” inspired millions of viewers to follow controversial conviction cases in a rural Midwest town. Teresa Halbach was murdered in 2005 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The TV show highlighted two men who were accused of her murder: Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey.
Vacating a conviction: What you need to know
After an arrest, charges and conviction, a person may feel as if life in Oregon may never go back to normal. Once there is a criminal record, anyone who runs a background check can look at it, from potential employers to landlords to educational institutions.
Getting a hardship permit after a DUII
A driver's license suspension for driving under the influence of intoxicants in Oregon can be scary for someone who needs reliable transportation. However, as Intoxalock.com explains, if a person qualifies for a hardship permit, he or she may be able to regain some limited driving privileges.
Terms you may hear during the criminal appeals process
At the law firm of David J. Celuch in Oregon, we understand that the appeals process can seem complex and complicated. You may find the legal terminology confusing.
A startup simplifies contact with an incarcerated loved one
Staying in contact with your incarcerated loved one can be challenging and expensive. That is why, Entrepreneur states, former inmate and entrepreneur Frederick Hutson created better and cheaper communication tools for prisoners with his company, Pigeonly.
