More than a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court began to support more lenient sentences for juveniles in murder cases, the court’s conservative majority has made it easier to sentence young people convicted of murder to life in prison without parole in half of U.S....
Throughout the country, marijuana is regularly starting to be legalized. Resultantly, marijuana use has become more common. In the United States, it is estimated that around 22 million people use marijuana. Moreover, the public’s perception of the dangers of driving...
Police procedures are receiving intense scrutiny all across the country. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken the protests one step further by suing the city of Ashland, Oregon, in an effort to force the city to change its police procedures. The Sancho arrest...
When Oregon residents are facing criminal charges, they should be prepared to present a strong criminal defense to protect their rights. The discovery process is an important part of criminal defense, as it allows both parties to exchange information about the case...
Any time police arrest you, you likely are a bit fearful about the charges you will face. Maybe you now are facing federal drug distribution charges or police arrest you for assault or domestic violence. Or you already have received a conviction for a drug offense or...
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...
A police officer cannot arrest anyone without first establishing “probable cause.” In the case of a suspected drunk driver, probable cause can include slurred words, erratic driving or a confused mental state. But what is the definition of probable cause? Oregon law...
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...
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...
