Portland Criminal Law Blog
Domestic violence basics in Oregon
Domestic violence is a serious legal matter that can have criminal and family law repercussions. It involves accusations between individuals who are or who have been in relationships and claims of specific and allegedly dangerous conduct. When an Oregon resident is...
Man charged with negligent homicide after pedestrian accident
Authorities with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested a young man from the greater Portland area in connection with a fatal pedestrian accident. Police said that they found the man’s vehicle in Portland and arrested him at that time....
Requirements for a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzer test requirements are important for accused drivers to be familiar with. If a breathalyzer test does not meet certain requirements, the results of the breathalyzer test may not be considered reliable which can impact the drunk driving charges against the...
What to know about prosecutorial misconduct
A guilty verdict in a criminal case can feel like the end of the line, but that’s not always true. If your trial was tainted by errors or misconduct, you can pursue a criminal appeal or otherwise seek post-conviction relief. There are only a limited number of...
Ways to defend against DUI charges
Being faced with DUI charges can be alarming and overwhelming for accused drivers. There are different protections accused drivers have and different defense options they can consider that they should be familiar with. DUI defense options Different DUI defense options...
Serious penalties for Oregon DUI crimes
An arrest based on suspected drunk driving can be both stressful and costly to an Oregon resident. While they may understand that their charges are serious, they may not be familiar with the penalties that they can face if they are convicted. This post introduces some...
Drug possession might be decriminalized in Oregon
While possession of drugs like cocaine or heroin is currently illegal in Oregon, this could change in November. The state is considering a ballot initiative that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs. Instead of prison time, offenders would...
Elements needed to prove ineffective assistance of counsel
Lawyers are human. Sometimes they make mistakes. However, sometimes lawyers fail to do their jobs entirely. When this happens, there is a very real human cost. That is why courts will provide post-conviction relief to people who suffered severe consequences due to the...
Is a drug diversion program right for you?
A drug charge can cause a lot of upheaval in your life. There's always the looming possibility of being sent to jail or prison, and the fines that are associated with many criminal convictions can leave you scrambling to make ends meet. That's not to mention the...
Completion of DUII diversion program can dismiss criminal charges
The law recognizes that people who drive under the influence aren’t fundamentally bad. Everyone makes mistakes. Oregon offers a DUII diversion program for people who qualify. Usually, this option is available for people who have no previous drunk driving convictions...
