Domestic violence charges can be significant for those facing them. The penalties and consequences of domestic violence charges can include that the accused individual must stay away from their home and family members. For that reason, anyone who has been accused of...
Drug use can affect a person in many ways, including addiction. Some believe that drug addicts are better served by seeking treatment in a rehabilitation facility, rather than being charged with a drug crime and sent to jail. In fact, a new law effective earlier in...
Nobody enjoys serving time in prison, but at least the rightfully convicted are not tormented by the fact that they do not belong behind bars. For the falsely imprisoned, feelings of betrayal, anger and helplessness can mount for months, years and even decades as...
The legal penalties for underage drinking may discourage minors from seeking medical attention for themselves or anyone suffering from alcohol poisoning. But Oregon’s Medical Amnesty Law provides immunity against an underage drinking or possession offense by seeking...
For anyone facing the criminal justice system, but especially for parents of college students or other young adults who have been charged with crimes, knowledge of the system is paramount. You want to know what the criminal justice system in Oregon is like, so you...
When a driver is faced with drunk driving charges, they may want to know what to do and what their options are. Because Oregon has a DUI diversion program, accused drivers should understand who is eligible for the DUI diversion program. Eligibility for DUI diversion...
Many people in the Portland area who are otherwise upstanding citizens may find themselves on the receiving end of a criminal charge related to domestic violence. Most Oregonians already know that crimes related to domestic violence are serious simply because they...
DUI charges are a serious matter that can have consequences that last for years or longer. Whether you are facing your first or fifth conviction, it is still important that you do everything in your power to beat your charges. One of your most vital assets in...
