Can You Fight a Restraining Order?
Understanding Restraining Orders Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are legal documents issued by courts to protect individuals from harassment, abuse, or threats. In Oregon, a restraining order falls under the Family Abuse Protection Act (also known...
What is a Measure 11 Crime?
Measure 11 was originally passed in 1994 to establish mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, with no possibility of early release for good behavior, for a certain class of violent crimes. Those crimes include Manslaughter, Attempted Murder (and Attempted Aggravated...
The Aftermath of Drug Decriminalization in Oregon
Why Decriminalization Was Proposed On the surface, decriminalization sounds like it could be a strong approach to tackling illicit drug use, addiction, and crime. The drug prohibition movement – an approach to reducing substance use by prohibiting it entirely and...
What to Consider If You’re Accused of a Drug Crime in Oregon
If you’re facing drug charges in Beaverton, Oregon, it’s crucial to understand the specifics of Oregon’s drug laws, the potential for alternative sentencing, the importance of drug treatment, and the various defense strategies that could be used in your case.