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...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Jan 2, 2020 | Drunk Driving
In Oregon, the legal process begins when a motorist is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence. There are numerous things that occur afterward that a motorist must face. Here is some information on what happens after the DUI traffic stop. The first...
On behalf of David J. Celuch | Nov 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving
When the roads are covered in snow or ice is present, driving can be very difficult. However, there are other concerns that may arise with regard to getting behind the wheel during inclement weather. For example, traffic violations such as speeding or failing to stop...
