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...
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...
Why Defend “Guilty People?”
First off, everyone deserves to have their rights protected. That's why rights are there. To make sure the system is as fair as possible to all people. That said, we often to ensure that happens, and that's why everyone charged with a crime should strongly consider...
Sex Crimes in Oregon
Being accused of a sex crime is an intimidating and life-changing experience. You could lose your family, your friends, your job, your reputation, and there could be other far-reaching consequences. What is considered a sex crime in Oregon? Some examples are: Rape or...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
The findings included the following: (1) 70% of drivers reported talking on a cellphone while driving; (2) 42% said they read texts or e-mails in traffic; (3) 48% said they drove 15 mph over the speed limit, (4) 39% said they drove through a light that just turned red when they could have stopped safely; and (5) 13% said that they drove when their blood alcohol level “might have been near or over the legal limit within the past year.
DUI Conviction in Oregon? How to Lift Your License Suspension
Drivers who are arrested by a police officer and tested with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher, as well as those who refuse a breathalyzer test, face an immediate license suspension. An individual who has lost his or her license in Oregon should consult a DUI lawyer to help navigate the state’s license reinstatement process.
The History of U.S. Blood-Alcohol Level Regulations
While driving under the influence of alcohol was first outlawed in New York in 1910, blood-alcohol level regulations weren’t introduced until the 1930s. Learn more about the history of blood-alcohol driving laws in the United States, according to an experienced DUI attorney.
Courthouse security guard admits bringing guns into building; jury acquits him
Nathaniel Wisher came to work at the Washington County Courthouse one January morning and brought with him a backpack containing two loaded handguns. Wisher, 32, was one of the unarmed security guards employed by DePaul Industries to oversee the courthouse...
Pedestrian Safety in Portland
The Oregonian reported that the City of Portland has recorded 12 traffic fatalities in the first half of 2016. This is an increase of approximately 40% from the same period the previous year. Five of those killed were pedestrians, and one was riding a bicycle. These...