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...

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...
New Laws for Portland and Oregon in 2021

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...

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Domestic Violence Arrests Increase During COVID-19

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...

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Why Defend “Guilty People?”

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...

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Sex Crimes in Oregon

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...

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

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.

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DUI Conviction in Oregon? How to Lift Your License Suspension

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.

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