On behalf of David J. Celuch | Jul 29, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Two men were injured in the Oregon dunes after a third man crashed into their motorcycle with an ATV. All three men are presumed to have been intoxicated at the time of the incident. The crash occurred on the evening of June 29 when the three men from Washington were...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Jul 24, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Police in Oregon believe that excessive speed and alcohol impairment were the causes of a one-car accident on the night of June 20 that claimed the life of a teenage girl. The teenage boy who was behind the wheel of the car involved faces a raft of misdemeanor and...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | May 8, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Breath tests—often called breathalyzer tests—are one important way that officers determine whether a driver has been operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If an officer asks you to take a breath test in the field, it can create damning evidence...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Apr 22, 2020 | Drunk Driving
An Oregon senator has introduced legislation that would make it an offense to have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher two hours after driving a motor vehicle. Senator Peter Courtney says that he drafted Senate Bill 1503 to close a loophole stemming from a...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Apr 15, 2020 | Drunk Driving
In Oregon, drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of cannabis can be every bit as dangerous as drunk motorists. However, police do not always have a way to conclusively prove that a driver is high, unlike alcohol where the officer can administer a...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Apr 8, 2020 | Drunk Driving
If you drive south of Portland for about an hour, you will arrive in Salem. Oregon’s capital city is home to Sen. Peter Courtney, who recently proposed a measure to close what he believes is a loophole in state law. Senate Bill 1503 would, in effect, negate an Oregon...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Mar 30, 2020 | Drunk Driving
On March 18, Oregon authorities arrested a 52-year-old Gold Hill man for allegedly possessing and dealing methamphetamine. The defendant’s 40-year-old wife was taken into custody five days earlier. According to local media reports, the Medford Area Drug and Gang...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Mar 23, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Drinking and driving is illegal at any age, but what happens if you do it when you’re under 21? Oregon has a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to underage drinking and driving. Here’s some information about what that could mean for you: What is zero tolerance?...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Mar 5, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A 45-year-old Oregon woman faces eight charges including counts of manslaughter in the second degree and assault in the third degree in connection with a December 2019 car accident in Umatilla County that claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman. The manslaughter...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Feb 19, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A criminal conviction of any kind can have serious consequences for your career. A DUI conviction will remain on your permanent record and potentially impact your job eligibility, as it will appear on a standard background check. However, it is beneficial that you...
