Driving Under the Influence: Categories of DUII Offenses
The driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) laws in Oregon are among the strictest in...
Corbridge Law Wins Gold In Best of Beaverton
Pamplin Media Group in Beaverton, Oregon, ran a survey to its readership and asked the question,...
What If It Is My First Offense?
The state’s sentencing guidelines say judges must consider the seriousness of the crime and the...
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...
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...
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...