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 process for people who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated to seek compensation from the state. Oregon joins 38 other states and the District of Columbia that...

Oregon Bail, Safety, and Equity in 2026

On a late summer evening in 2025, a Portland prosecutor reviewed another case file where someone released pretrial on minimal conditions had committed a new offense. The pattern repeats, though not in every case, but enough to fuel frustration. Across the state,...

Can Predictive Policing Balance Efficiency and Civil Liberties?

Predictive policing, a method that uses data analysis to forecast criminal activity, is gaining traction. In Oregon, understanding how these systems work and the legal implications is crucial. We're keeping a close eye on these developments and will continue to report...

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...
Corbridge Law Wins Gold In Best of Beaverton

Corbridge Law Wins Gold In Best of Beaverton

Pamplin Media Group in Beaverton, Oregon, ran a survey to its readership and asked the question, "Which businesses are the best in Beaverton?" There was online voting and each person was only allowed to vote a single time. In the beginning, Corbridge Law Offices was...

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What If It Is My First Offense?

The state’s sentencing guidelines say judges must consider the seriousness of the crime and the impact on victims, while also keeping in mind the defendant’s age, prior record, and history of substance abuse. Experience shows that defendants with previous criminal...

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How Do You Hire an Attorney?

How Do You Hire an Attorney?

What are the steps to getting legal council? I need a lawyer - now what? Research! Choose a lawyer Negotiate a legal agreement Paying your lawyer Conclusion I need a lawyer - now what? When you find yourself in the position of requiring legal counsel, you may not have...

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Gypsy Jokers Clubhouse Leader Found Not Guilty In Federal Racketeering Case

Gypsy Jokers Clubhouse Leader Found Not Guilty In Federal Racketeering Case

(Portland, Ore) On a cloudy Tuesday, November 30, 2021, a federal jury in Portland, Oregon’s Federal Court found two members of the Gypsy Jokers, also known as the Gypsy Jokers Outlaw Motorcycle Club, guilty of kidnapping and murder in aid of racketeering. The charges were brought for the 2015 kidnapping and murder of Robert Huggins, a Portland resident and former club member and the trial lasted five weeks.

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Different Types of Law Enforcement Agents

Different Types of Law Enforcement Agents

With so many different types of government law enforcement agents, it can be confusing whichgovernment agent does what and how a citizen should react to each of them. In an emergency, you should always call 911. When reporting a non-emergency you should call your...

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You’ve Received a Traffic or Parking Ticket, Now What?

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...

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How To Win A DMV Hearing

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...

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Always Follow Police Orders

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...

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