The criminal justice system is supposed to be fair, protecting your rights throughout the investigatory and prosecutorial processes. Yet, egregious errors may not come to light until after your conviction. When that happens, you may be warranted in seeking...
Receiving a conviction for a criminal charge can feel like a period at the end of a sentence. It should feel like a semicolon, because this is not the end of the criminal proceedings available to you. While a criminal conviction might feel like a permanent situation...
The relief you can seek post-conviction can be confusing. And if you don’t properly navigate the process, you might be denied the relief that you deserve. This week, we want to briefly look at the difference between a direct appeal of a conviction and a motion for...
The case of Grants Pass v. Johnson has emerged as a pivotal legal battle that has reached the United States Supreme Court. The case originated from a dispute over restrictions on outdoor sleeping and has sparked a constitutional debate on homelessness. Ninth Circuit...
When you are arrested or in a situation involving police, you are often wondering what rights you have. You might be thinking of more active rights, such as your right to speak with an attorney. However, one of your most important rights does not involve doing or...
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...