Americans wrongfully convicted of crimes but later exonerated, initially, may feel a rush of jubilation at their newfound freedom. After years of knowing their innocence and seeking legal allies to fight for them in the courts, they have stepped out of a prison cell...
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...
Many convicted of a serious crime want to move on after serving time or paying their penalties. The thinking goes that the convicted individual has paid their debt to society by the time it is over. However, it is rarely as simple as claiming you paid your debt....
Last month in Oregon, an innocent man was exonerated for a crime that he did not commit. U.S. Army veteran Earl Bain, 41, who served more than six years in prison on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse received a pardon on Aug. 18 from Oregon Gov. Kate Brown. The...
An investigation that began in 2018 has ended with a drug trafficker in Oregon being sentenced to 11 years in prison. The police started investigating two years ago when they learned about an organization that was exchanging cash and weapons for methamphetamine with a...
While it can be intimidating and overwhelming, it’s important to recognize that effects of a criminal conviction don’t stop after the conviction or even after you fulfill your penalties. Instead, they last a lifetime. A conviction can change many parts of your life....
Wrongful convictions have been a lasting problem in our criminal justice system. The situations vary from case to case and sometimes a person can be falsely convicted on purpose. It is important to know what the leading causes of this act are and how wrongful...
Individuals in Oregon and around the country may be placed on probation after being convicted of a crime. If they fail to abide by the terms of their probation, they may face additional penalties such as jail time or a fine. Probation may be violated for a number of...
After you have been convicted of a crime and served your time, having a criminal conviction or arrest on your record can be life-changing. It can limit your ability to find work and housing. However, Oregon does offer you the opportunity to have certain crimes “set...
A criminal record can affect one’s life long after a conviction and beyond jail time. Its far-reaching consequences can influence your eligibility for college, employment and have devastating personal and social consequences, depending on the crime. Employment...
