Category: criminal

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 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

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