One of the reasons drunk driving charges are so common is that it can be difficult to discern whether you’re over the legal limit to drive. You might feel perfectly fine, but when the police see your vehicle swerving down the road, they may feel otherwise. Personal...
Month: December 2020
Can you suppress evidence as part of your criminal defense?
While witness testimony often serves as the backbone of a criminal prosecution, there are a lot of instances where physical evidence is just as damaging to a defense’s case. This evidence might seem overwhelming and insurmountable, but depending on the fact at hand,...
Drug crimes and consequences change with Oregon decriminalization
There has been a great deal of attention paid to Oregon’s pending changes to the state’s drug laws. The common term that is used is “decriminalization.” While that is a simple, one word description of the new laws – voted for as Measure 110 – it does not specifically...
How accused drivers can challenge a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzer tests can be a key component of a drunk driving charge. For that reason, understanding how to challenge a breathalyzer test can be key to challenging drunk driving charges and avoiding the potentially significant penalties and consequences the accused...
What are the long-term ramifications of a DUI charge?
Making the decision to drink and drive takes only a second, but a drunk driving arrest or conviction can have life-altering repercussions that linger for years after the offense. Most people are familiar with the short-term ramifications of a DUI charge – license...