Understanding Drug Trafficking and Commercial Drug Charges in Oregon

Drug offenses in Oregon can carry serious consequences, particularly when prosecutors allege that a case involves manufacturing drugs, delivering them, or trafficking controlled substances. While Oregon law permits adults to possess limited amounts of marijuana for...

Oregon Becomes 39th State to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted

On May 2, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 258 into law, establishing a formal process for people who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated to seek compensation from the state. Oregon joins 38 other states and the District of Columbia that...

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...
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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Pedestrian Safety in Portland

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...

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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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