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...

Oregon’s New Laws for 2025

The legal terrain in Oregon continues to evolve in 2025, bringing significant changes to criminal defense, civil rights, and drug policy. At Corbridge Law, we're committed to keeping our Beaverton community informed about these developments that may affect your rights...

What is a Measure 11 Crime?

Measure 11 was originally passed in 1994 to establish mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, with no possibility of early release for good behavior, for a certain class of violent crimes. Those crimes include Manslaughter, Attempted Murder (and Attempted Aggravated...
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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