Author: Blake Doré

I'm dedicated to your defense and I'm here to help. I've been a defense attorney for going on 4 years and have more than 80 jury trials under my belt. That's a wealth of experience that I can bring to your case and use to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Impaired Driving Isn’t Just About Alcohol – Controlled Substances DUII’s in Oregon

When most people think of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, they think of drunk driving – that is, they think of someone under the influence of alcohol.  But in Oregon, and most other jurisdictions, alcohol doesn’t have to be involved for a DUII to be charged.  Impaired driving is illegal whether it’s caused by… Continue reading Impaired Driving Isn’t Just About Alcohol – Controlled Substances DUII’s in Oregon

Hit and Run – What If It Doesn’t Involve Another Car?

Most people know that it’s wrong not to stop after an accident.  What many people don’t know, however, is that in Oregon it is actually a Class A Misdemeanor is they don’t take certain steps to notify property owners of damage to property that isn’t a car.  In Oregon a hit and run, legally known… Continue reading Hit and Run – What If It Doesn’t Involve Another Car?

A DUI Conviction Will Suspend Your License

Getting charged with a DUI is embarrassing. You might have to do a brief stint in jail. One of the longest lasting consequences is that a DUI conviction in another state will suspend your license. As discussed in my previous post, A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds, there are two… Continue reading A DUI Conviction Will Suspend Your License

Disorderly Conduct in Oregon: The Basics

Even the rich and famous run into trouble with the law, as evidenced by Reese Witherspoon’s recent arrest for Disorderly Conduct.  What is Disorderly Conduct, and what kind of trouble can it cause for a person in Oregon?  Read on… Disorderly Conduct is Causing Public Alarm In short, the crime of Disorderly Conduct is causing… Continue reading Disorderly Conduct in Oregon: The Basics

Felony Conviction Sentences and Consequences

A conviction for a felony is a very serious thing.  Whether the conviction comes from a plea or a guilty verdict at trial, there are many consequences in addition to the sentence that a person should be aware of before making any decisions regarding their case. The Sentence Depends on the Crime and Criminal History… Continue reading Felony Conviction Sentences and Consequences

A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds

A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds Getting a DUI in your home state is tough. It’s scary and stressful. Sometimes there’s jail or treatment involved. You almost always get a suspended license when you’re simply charged with a DUI. Getting a DUI in another state is even worse. Two Ways… Continue reading A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds

DUII: Proving Intoxication through Retrograde Extrapolation

How does the prosecution prove intoxication at the time of driving in a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) case?  Most people know that it is illegal to drive a car if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is at or above 0.08%.  The prosecutor can also prove intoxication, without a BAC above 0.08%, if… Continue reading DUII: Proving Intoxication through Retrograde Extrapolation

DUII Investigations in Oregon – What to Expect

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, is a serious charge.  Unlike many other crimes, DUII arrests are common for all people in society.  Most crimes require some kind of intent to break the law, but DUII is a “strict liability crime” where it doesn’t matter what the person was thinking: if the person… Continue reading DUII Investigations in Oregon – What to Expect