Can I Fight A Restraining Order?

Understanding Restraining Orders Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are legal documents issued by courts to protect individuals from harassment, abuse, or threats. In Oregon, a restraining order falls under the Family Abuse Protection Act (also known...

The Aftermath of Drug Decriminalization in Oregon

Why Decriminalization Was Proposed On the surface, decriminalization sounds like it could be a strong approach to tackling illicit drug use, addiction, and crime. The drug prohibition movement – an approach to reducing substance use by prohibiting it entirely and...

Common Concerns with Hiring an Attorney

When thinking about hiring an attorney, it’s only natural to have concerns – especially during these unpredictable and unprecedented times. Your worries may relate to the attorney’s availability and capacity, their costs, and the worry of being disadvantaged...

What to Consider If You’re Accused of a Drug Crime in Oregon

If you’re facing drug charges in Beaverton, Oregon, it’s crucial to understand the specifics of Oregon’s drug laws, the potential for alternative sentencing, the importance of drug treatment, and the various defense strategies that could be used in your case.

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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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...

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Oregon Police Combat Distracted Driving

Oregon Police Combat Distracted Driving

The Oregonian reported recently that the Oregon State Police have added forty unmarked police cars to their fleet in order to combat the “epidemic” of distracted driving. According to the article, the police have reported a 37% increase in traffic stops for distracted...

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