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...
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Three things to know about Oregon domestic violence allegations
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...
Attacking witness credibility could be key to your defense
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...
Oregon’s aggravated vehicular homicide due to DUI
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...
Alleged domestic violence incident leads to arrest
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...
Can you suppress evidence as part of your criminal defense?
While witness testimony often serves as the backbone of a criminal prosecution, there are a lot of instances where physical evidence is just as damaging to a defense’s case. This evidence might seem overwhelming and insurmountable, but depending on the fact at hand,...
Drug crimes and consequences change with Oregon decriminalization
There has been a great deal of attention paid to Oregon’s pending changes to the state’s drug laws. The common term that is used is “decriminalization.” While that is a simple, one word description of the new laws – voted for as Measure 110 – it does not specifically...
Aggressive advocacy may help you beat domestic violence charges
Just about anyone who has been in a relationship has gotten into an argument with their significant other at one time or another. In some instances, though, those verbal disputes turn physical. When that happens, you can find yourself being accused of domestic...
What to know if you are falsely accused of domestic violence
It is not unusual for couples or family members who live together in Portland to argue from time to time. While sometimes these arguments are minor and are resolved after the parties have a conversation, sometimes things escalate. When one person starts to claim the...
Oregon voters to decide on drug decriminalization this November
Drug addiction in Oregon has risen to crisis level, with about one-tenth of Oregonians age 18 or older suffering from substance use disorder, per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It may have once been the case to throw the book at drug...