Oregon Becomes 39th State to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted
On May 2, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 258 into law, establishing a formal...
Oregon Bail, Safety, and Equity in 2026
On a late summer evening in 2025, a Portland prosecutor reviewed another case file where someone...
Can Predictive Policing Balance Efficiency and Civil Liberties?
Predictive policing, a method that uses data analysis to forecast criminal activity, is gaining...
Defense Strategy for Measure 11 Charges
The Big Picture Oregon's mandatory-minimum Measure 11 was meant to be iron-clad, yet the state's own data paint a different reality: Only 29 percent of defendants indicted from 2013-2018 were ultimately convicted of the top Measure 11 charge. Nearly one in two pled...
Oregon’s New Laws for 2025
The legal terrain in Oregon continues to evolve in 2025, bringing significant changes to criminal defense, civil rights, and drug policy. At Corbridge Law, we're committed to keeping our Beaverton community informed about these developments that may affect your rights...
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...
Common Concerns with Hiring an Attorney
When thinking about hiring an attorney, it’s only natural to have concerns – especially during these unpredictable and unprecedented times. Your worries may relate to the attorney’s availability and capacity, their costs, and the worry of being disadvantaged...
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.
Snitching & Plea Bargaining: The Dark Underbelly of the American Justice System
Factually podcast discusses plea bargaining and informant testimony in American justice system, often leading to wrongful convictions and lack of regulation for informant protection and reliability.
Alternative Transportation In Oregon for New Year’s Eve
Most people in Oregon have already started to plan their New Year's Eve celebrations. For those who plan to celebrate with alcohol or other substances, it's important to have a safe and responsible plan for getting home. While traditional options like driving may be...