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.

Should I Take the Breath Test if Arrested for DUII in Oregon?

A police officer must have probable cause before arresting someone for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, in Oregon.  Probable cause means that the officer believes that it is more likely than not that the person is driving while intoxicated.  Officers usually develop probable cause by observing the person driving, interacting with the… Continue reading Should I Take the Breath Test if Arrested for DUII in Oregon?

Diversion Can Be a Good Option for Oregon DUII Charges

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, is taken seriously in Oregon.  Unlike many traffic-related crimes, it carries strict penalties and can have lifelong affects.  For people pulled over for DUII for the first time, however, there is an option called Diversion. Diversion can help avoid many of the harsh penalties that come with… Continue reading Diversion Can Be a Good Option for Oregon DUII Charges

Does Misdemeanor Treatment Get Felons Back Their Gun Rights?

Felonies Can be Turned Into Misdemeanors One great trick of Oregon law is that Class C felonies can receive “misdemeanor treatment” — that means they can be turned into misdemeanors. Your felony charge can be turned into a misdemeanor by the prosecuting attorney at the beginning of the case or by an agreement later. Prosecutors… Continue reading Does Misdemeanor Treatment Get Felons Back Their Gun Rights?

Post Conviction Relief Win – New Sentence to Avoid Deportation

In Oregon, Post Conviction Relief is the only way to overturn a conviction or sentence that doesn’t involve legal error. It covers problems like denial of constitutional rights and when an attorney makes a mistake. N was convicted of theft in 2007. At the time, he was a lawful permanent resident of the United States. This… Continue reading Post Conviction Relief Win – New Sentence to Avoid Deportation

Caution: Oregon State Police Increasing Patrol to Reduce “Roadway Departure Crashes”

Oregon State Police (OSP) recently received grant funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to provide overtime enforcement on selected state highway locations to decrease the occurrence of often tragic “roadway departure crashes.”  This results in over 1,600 hours of additional overtime enforcement through the end of September 2013. OSP enforcement will target contributing… Continue reading Caution: Oregon State Police Increasing Patrol to Reduce “Roadway Departure Crashes”