What is a Measure 11 Crime?
Measure 11 was originally passed in 1994 to establish mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines,...
The Aftermath of Drug Decriminalization in Oregon
Why Decriminalization Was Proposed On the surface, decriminalization sounds like it could be a...
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.
Snitching & Plea Bargaining: The Dark Underbelly of the American Justice System
Factually podcast discusses plea bargaining and informant testimony in American justice system, often leading to wrongful convictions and lack of regulation for informant protection and reliability.
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.
Drug Crime Jail Alternatives & Decriminalization
Being convicted of a Drug Crime doesn't always mean a person will be sent to jail or prison but unfortunately, that is usually the case. But it doesn't have to be. Oregon Just Decriminalized All Drugs - Possessing heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs for...
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...
Staying Safe New Year’s Eve in Oregon
Many people are looking forward to being done with 2020 and want to give it a proper send off. However, this New Year's Eve in Oregon will be a lot different than other years. For starters, bars in most of Oregon are only allowed to be open until 11 pm. Secondly,...
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...
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.
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...