Since Oregon has taken steps to decriminalize certain types of drug crimes, people might misinterpret that if they are arrested. The decriminalization is for small amounts. If a person is arrested with significant amounts of scheduled drugs, it can result in criminal...
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...
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...
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...
The law regarding cannabis possession and use in Oregon has been evolving for a number of years. Because of this, it has been difficult for many residents to keep up with what they can and cannot do with regard to cannabis. This post will present an overview of the...
Being part of a family can mean being part of a group of people with divergent interests and needs. Even within a single family household an Oregon resident may feel as though the competing moods and energies of their loved ones is difficult to handle. No every moment...
Regardless of the type of criminal charges that you’re facing, the chances are pretty good that the prosecution has a number of witnesses lined up to testify against you should your case end up going to trial. That can be a daunting prospect, especially given the high...
When a Portland area resident is out driving, they have no intention of causing an accident, especially one that causes the death of another person. But these accidents do occur and are heavily investigated and prosecuted by Oregon law enforcement. If a person is...
Families can be rough, even during the best of times. Though, during these especially trying times, when we are forced to spend even more time together, family squabbles can quickly escalate. After all, we may not have the option to just go to a friend’s house or...
