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...
Driving Under the Influence: Categories of DUII Offenses
The driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) laws in Oregon are among the strictest in...
You’ve Received a Traffic or Parking Ticket, Now What?
Sure, you could ask the "Facebook Lawyers" how to fight a speeding ticket or how to fight a parking ticket in Oregon, and you will get all kinds of stories. People will tell you what they think the law is and what you can and can't do about tickets. You can ask your...
How To Win A DMV Hearing
There are so many things set in motion when you get arrested for a DUI in the State of Oregon, this is why it is important to get legal representation as soon as possible so you don't miss any deadlines. What is a DMV Hearing? A DMV Hearing, also called an Implied...
Always Follow Police Orders
Knowing what you can and can't do when you are interacting with a police officer is imperative. Stay calm and be courteous to the officer. Whether you are stopped in a car, on a bike, or on foot you must remain calm. Remember that anything you do or say can be used...
What is a Measure 11 Crime?
Changes may be on the horizon in 2021. 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,...
Drug Crime Jail Alternatives & Decriminalization
Being convicted of a Drug Crime doesn't always mean a person will be sent to jail or prison but unfortunately, that is usually the case. But it doesn't have to be. Oregon Just Decriminalized All Drugs - Possessing heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs for...
New Laws for Portland and Oregon in 2021
(source: KGW News) TLDR; Cigarette and Tobacco tax increaseDriver licenses without Proof of Legal PresenceFacial recognition ban (Portland only)Decriminalization of low-level drug possession (Feb 1)Minimum wage increase (July 1) Cigarette, tobacco tax increase There...
Staying Safe New Year’s Eve in Oregon
Many people are looking forward to being done with 2020 and want to give it a proper send off. However, this New Year's Eve in Oregon will be a lot different than other years. For starters, bars in most of Oregon are only allowed to be open until 11 pm. Secondly,...
The Five Most Dangerous Intersections in Oregon are In or Near Beaverton
Winter driving can be a little more dangerous, but with a little know-how you can reduce the risk of an accident. You need to be especially careful in the spots in and around Beaverton that are 5 of the 10 most dangerous intersections in all of Oregon! Distracted...
Domestic Violence Arrests Increase During COVID-19
Because of many factors, including work-from-home, homeschooling, the existential dread of the Pandemic, lack of space in the home, and even some regions releasing violent criminals early, there has been a worldwide surge in Domestic Violence arrests and Restraining...