If you’ve been charged with a drunk driving offense, then you’re probably stressed and worried about your future. That’s understandable given the threat of serious penalties being imposed upon you. But what, exactly, is at stake in your Oregon DUI case? Let’s take a...
Most people are aware of the testing procedures used to determine whether a driver is under the influence of intoxicants in Oregon. They include the breathalyzer test to check how much alcohol they have in their system. Another method is the field sobriety test. In...
As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, there are several defense strategies that you can utilize in a domestic violence case. This includes arguing self-defense, attacking witness credibility, and highlighting lack of evidence to prove the offense’s statutory...
Being arrested for a crime in Oregon has can have serious consequences for immigrants. Along with any criminal penalties associated with the crime, an arrest or conviction could potentially impact immigration status. The law is complex when it comes to determining the...
In Oregon, when drivers think about the state laws for driving under the influence, they undoubtedly focus on alcohol and so-called illicit drugs. In the past, drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine would trigger a drug-related charge of driving...
One of the most common terms used by police and other law enforcement personnel in connection with a person suspected of driving while intoxicated is “BAC”. The acronym means “blood alcohol content.” Virtually every state including Michigan has enacted a statute that...
