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
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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
Big Changes May be Coming to Oregon Cell Phone Tickets
Oregon Cell Phone Tickets Oregon Cell phone tickets, or Oregon mobile communication device tickets, are a class D violation under ORS 811.507. You can get a cell phone ticket if you drive a motor vehicle on a highway and use a cell phone to make calls or text without a hands free device, like a… Continue reading Big Changes May be Coming to Oregon Cell Phone Tickets
Where to Park at Clackamas County Courthouse?
Trying to Park at Clackamas County Courthouse Can Be Tough. Watch out for Parking Tickets! It can be hard to Park at Clackamas County Courthouse in located at 807 Main St, Oregon City, Oregon is always hard to find. It’s a busy place – filled with people there for criminal cases, divorces and jury… Continue reading Where to Park at Clackamas County Courthouse?
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
Weigh Station Trouble: Splitting the Tandem.
Up on the Truck Scale As every commercial driver knows, weight limits apply to commercial vehicles. Generally, those weight limits are 10,000 lbs per wheel, 20,000 lbs per axle and 34,000 lbs per tandem axle. Anything over these limits and you’re in for a hefty ticket down at the weigh station. Oregon Rules Say How… Continue reading Weigh Station Trouble: Splitting the Tandem.
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?