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...

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.

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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