Great result today out of Washington County, Oregon where my client’s felony DUI charge was reduced to a misdemeanor DUI. Felony DUI in Oregon is based on the number of prior convictions. ORS 813.011 leads to a felony DUI if you have two prior convictions in the last ten years. It carries a minimum of 90… Continue reading Washington County Felony DUI Reduced to Misdemeanor
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Vancouver DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving
Good Result on Vancouver DUI My client was charged with a DUI over .15% blood alcohol content. This case looked tough from the beginning, with allegations of a high BAC, allegations of an “overwhelming” odor of alcohol and a report detailing an extremely poor job on field sobriety tests. The original offer was to plead… Continue reading Vancouver DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving
What to Expect at Your First Court Date
Getting Charged with a Crime is Scary. The uncertainty of your situation You were arrested or given a ticket with a court date. You don’t know what’s going to happen or how everything will turn out. Your First Court Date Doesn’t Have to Be. Your first court date will be when the court will formally… Continue reading What to Expect at Your First Court Date
Impaired Driving Isn’t Just About Alcohol – Controlled Substances DUII’s in Oregon
When most people think of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, they think of drunk driving – that is, they think of someone under the influence of alcohol. But in Oregon, and most other jurisdictions, alcohol doesn’t have to be involved for a DUII to be charged. Impaired driving is illegal whether it’s caused by… Continue reading Impaired Driving Isn’t Just About Alcohol – Controlled Substances DUII’s in Oregon
Hit and Run – What If It Doesn’t Involve Another Car?
Most people know that it’s wrong not to stop after an accident. What many people don’t know, however, is that in Oregon it is actually a Class A Misdemeanor is they don’t take certain steps to notify property owners of damage to property that isn’t a car. In Oregon a hit and run, legally known… Continue reading Hit and Run – What If It Doesn’t Involve Another Car?
A DUI Conviction Will Suspend Your License
Getting charged with a DUI is embarrassing. You might have to do a brief stint in jail. One of the longest lasting consequences is that a DUI conviction in another state will suspend your license. As discussed in my previous post, A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds, there are two… Continue reading A DUI Conviction Will Suspend Your License
Disorderly Conduct in Oregon: The Basics
Even the rich and famous run into trouble with the law, as evidenced by Reese Witherspoon’s recent arrest for Disorderly Conduct. What is Disorderly Conduct, and what kind of trouble can it cause for a person in Oregon? Read on… Disorderly Conduct is Causing Public Alarm In short, the crime of Disorderly Conduct is causing… Continue reading Disorderly Conduct in Oregon: The Basics
Felony Conviction Sentences and Consequences
A conviction for a felony is a very serious thing. Whether the conviction comes from a plea or a guilty verdict at trial, there are many consequences in addition to the sentence that a person should be aware of before making any decisions regarding their case. The Sentence Depends on the Crime and Criminal History… Continue reading Felony Conviction Sentences and Consequences
A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds
A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds Getting a DUI in your home state is tough. It’s scary and stressful. Sometimes there’s jail or treatment involved. You almost always get a suspended license when you’re simply charged with a DUI. Getting a DUI in another state is even worse. Two Ways… Continue reading A DUI in Another State is the Worst of All Worlds
DUII: Proving Intoxication through Retrograde Extrapolation
How does the prosecution prove intoxication at the time of driving in a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) case? Most people know that it is illegal to drive a car if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is at or above 0.08%. The prosecutor can also prove intoxication, without a BAC above 0.08%, if… Continue reading DUII: Proving Intoxication through Retrograde Extrapolation