Drunk driving charges oftentimes rely on field sobriety tests which is why it is important that they are reliable. There are three different types of field sobriety tests recognized by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). They must be...
Drug addiction in Oregon has risen to crisis level, with about one-tenth of Oregonians age 18 or older suffering from substance use disorder, per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It may have once been the case to throw the book at drug...
As a parent, you want the best for your children. You were a teenager at one point yourself; you understand the situations teens must navigate. So, when your child calls in the middle of the night from the county jail with an underage DUI conviction, you will do...
Millions of Americans struggle with anxiety disorders. These disorders can dramatically impact their lives, whether someone is in social situations, taking tests, dealing with stress, or making health-related decisions. With that in mind, consider someone with anxiety...
Prosecutors know that every step and every piece of evidence in a legal process must be properly followed and accounted for to secure a conviction in a criminal case. Missing pieces in this equation can lead to cases going off the rails. Just look at the case of an...
Domestic violence is a serious legal matter that can have criminal and family law repercussions. It involves accusations between individuals who are or who have been in relationships and claims of specific and allegedly dangerous conduct. When an Oregon resident is...
Authorities with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested a young man from the greater Portland area in connection with a fatal pedestrian accident. Police said that they found the man’s vehicle in Portland and arrested him at that time....
Breathalyzer test requirements are important for accused drivers to be familiar with. If a breathalyzer test does not meet certain requirements, the results of the breathalyzer test may not be considered reliable which can impact the drunk driving charges against the...
A guilty verdict in a criminal case can feel like the end of the line, but that’s not always true. If your trial was tainted by errors or misconduct, you can pursue a criminal appeal or otherwise seek post-conviction relief. There are only a limited number of...
