Being stopped by the police or immigration officers can be a terrifying experience. Many times, people end up saying too much or saying things they should not, out of fear or anxiety. Police or immigration officers sometimes use this to their advantage, trying to use...
If you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing, then you’re probably stressed about what the ramifications could be if you’re convicted. It’s a legitimate concern, as the impact of your criminal conviction can be wide-ranging and long-lasting. To see the importance of...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you might think that the evidence held by the prosecution is too much to overcome. After all, they might have observations of you acting intoxicated, breath test results, field sobriety test results, and maybe even incriminating...
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...
