On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 28, 2018 | Appeals
When people in Oregon have been convicted of committing a crime, it is hoped that authorities put adequate time and analysis into drawing a conclusion. However, there are undoubtedly times when false witness reports, inadequate evidence and even shoddy investigative...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Netflix recently released a new documentary following two crimes in Ada, Oklahoma that occurred in the early 1980’s. The documentary, The Innocent Man provides a well-researched account of a crime that was terribly mishandled by law enforcement and which later...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 21, 2018 | Drunk Driving
If you have decided to have a few drinks and then get behind the wheel, you are asking for trouble if you are pulled over. In a severe incident, your impairment could affect your ability to make important decisions while you are driving and you could end up in an...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 18, 2018 | Post-conviction Relief
Since you have been released from your time serving behind bars in Oregon, you have been working to rebuild your life and begin to provide for yourself independent of the support of others. One of the first steps you are taking is to find yourself a job that will...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are countless problems with the American prison system, first and foremost, too many people are imprisoned. For the over two million people incarcerated in the U.S., too many either didn’t commit the crime or they are serving more time than fits the...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
A recent news article shared with the world the story of John Bunn, who was convicted as a 14-year-old for a robbery and murder he didn’t commit. For 27 years he carried that wrongful conviction before being exonerated in May 2018. According to the article, Bunn...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
This fall, Oregon became the only state that allows non-unanimous guilty verdicts. Louisiana passed Amendment 2 on November 6th. The amendment requires unanimous jury decisions for guilty verdicts. Louisiana had been the only other state in the country to allow split...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 10, 2018 | Drunk Driving
According to Responsibility.org, 47 states and the District of Columbia have laws in place to discourage and penalize individuals who jeopardize the welfare of children under the age of 18. These laws aim to prevent adults from driving under the influence with young...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Dec 8, 2018 | Drunk Driving
If you have been arrested for and charged with suspected driving under the influence of intoxicants in Oregon, you are far from alone. Despite the many stereotypes that abound, the fact remains that many highly responsible and respected people find themselves in this...
