How Do You Hire an Attorney?
What are the steps to getting legal council? I need a lawyer - now what? Research! Choose a lawyer...
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.
Can I Fight A Restraining Order?
If you have been served with a restraining order you need to know that this is a serious situation...
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...
Diminished Value Law In Oregon
Updated from original post on August 5, 2016 Back in 1930, automobiles weren’t nearly as prevalent as they are today. But, people still got into car crashes and then had to deal with the repercussions of owning a vehicle that’s been in a collision. That year, the...
What to Know About Commercial Drug Offenses in Oregon
When it comes to a drug-related offense, the possibilities for punishment may loom large in Oregon. Oregon has a relatively liberal judicial attitude toward marijuana, and a stern view of other drugs. Commercial drug charges—the most severe—include manufacture or...
Traumatic Brain Injuries are Common in Auto Accidents
In recent years, public awareness about brain injuries has been growing. March is now National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The film Concussion highlighted the impact that head trauma can have on the lives of the injured as well as their families. The Oregonian...