In a lot of criminal cases, including those involving allegations of domestic violence, accused individuals end up convicted based on the statements they made to the police. That might seem hard to believe, but the police use all sorts of tactics to trick individuals...
There has been significant debate about immigration and the laws protecting immigrants in Oregon and across the United States. Much of it hinges on personal perspectives and that can sometimes impact whether the law is followed as it should be. Law enforcement has...
Allegations of domestic violence can wreak havoc on your life. They can threaten you with incarceration, but they can also have an impact on other areas of your life, such as your ability to find and keep a job as well as maintain meaningful contact with your...
Earlier in June, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was once again considered by a federal court. The judge overseeing the case is the same judge who ruled two years ago DACA was illegal on the grounds that federal administrative rules were not...
For many immigrants, it is their dream and goal to come to America and make a new life there. However, their vision of the future could drastically change when they are arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement. This a confusing and stressful...
If a foreign resident in the United States is convicted of a “crime of moral turpitude” or an “aggravated felony” under U.S. immigration law, they could lose their right to remain in the country and will face removal. It might be tempting to take a guilty plea to try...
Being charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants in Oregon will inevitably lead to concern about the future. Not only can it result in jail time and financial costs, but it can negatively impact a person’s professional and personal life. Often, there is a...
If you have been accused of assault, you face serious consequences that can affect your future. Assault is a violent crime that can result in jail time, fines, probation and an Oregon criminal record. Depending on the degree of assault, you could be charged with a...
People in Oregon generally keep things that are important to them or things they do not want others to see in their homes or hidden in other places. When they put possessions in places hidden from the general public, they expect that they will remain hidden until they...
For many, we are taught that the police are our friends and that their job is to keep us safe. Regardless of one’s feelings on that subject now, being raised with these ideals make many trusting of police. Any time the police in Oregon are questioning you and being...