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...
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...
People who knowingly get behind the wheel when they may be intoxicated are often unaware that a DWI stop can lead to other criminal charges. A Portland man was recently arrested when his bumper sticker caught the eye of a sheriff’s deputy. Unfortunately, the DWI stop...
The loss of driving privileges is a major concern when arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) in Oregon. For many, driving is a vital and fundamental part of their life. They need to do it for work, school and family obligations. A way to avoid...
New Year’s Eve may be the most dangerous evening of the year for persons who are driving. The most obvious danger is other drivers who may have consumed too much alcohol or other substances that interfere with the reflexes necessary to driving safely. Pedestrians face...
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...
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...
Every resident of Portland is a unique individual. They have different physical characteristics and emotional responses. The ways in which they take in and process information and substances can be very different because of their individual characteristics. This is...
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...
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...
