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
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DUII Investigations in Oregon – What to Expect
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, is a serious charge. Unlike many other crimes, DUII arrests are common for all people in society. Most crimes require some kind of intent to break the law, but DUII is a “strict liability crime” where it doesn’t matter what the person was thinking: if the person… Continue reading DUII Investigations in Oregon – What to Expect
Big Changes May be Coming to Oregon Cell Phone Tickets
Oregon Cell Phone Tickets Oregon Cell phone tickets, or Oregon mobile communication device tickets, are a class D violation under ORS 811.507. You can get a cell phone ticket if you drive a motor vehicle on a highway and use a cell phone to make calls or text without a hands free device, like a… Continue reading Big Changes May be Coming to Oregon Cell Phone Tickets
Should I Take the Breath Test if Arrested for DUII in Oregon?
A police officer must have probable cause before arresting someone for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, in Oregon. Probable cause means that the officer believes that it is more likely than not that the person is driving while intoxicated. Officers usually develop probable cause by observing the person driving, interacting with the… Continue reading Should I Take the Breath Test if Arrested for DUII in Oregon?
Diversion Can Be a Good Option for Oregon DUII Charges
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII, is taken seriously in Oregon. Unlike many traffic-related crimes, it carries strict penalties and can have lifelong affects. For people pulled over for DUII for the first time, however, there is an option called Diversion. Diversion can help avoid many of the harsh penalties that come with… Continue reading Diversion Can Be a Good Option for Oregon DUII Charges
Weigh Station Trouble: Splitting the Tandem.
Up on the Truck Scale As every commercial driver knows, weight limits apply to commercial vehicles. Generally, those weight limits are 10,000 lbs per wheel, 20,000 lbs per axle and 34,000 lbs per tandem axle. Anything over these limits and you’re in for a hefty ticket down at the weigh station. Oregon Rules Say How… Continue reading Weigh Station Trouble: Splitting the Tandem.
Photo Radar at the Sellwood Bridge
Saw the Flash? Fight the Ticket! The other day I drove across the Sellwood Bridge and noticed the Portland photo radar van was lurking in the construction zone just south of the bridge on OR 43/ SW Macadam. We drove by it twice and saw the flash go off multiple times. Portland photo radar vans… Continue reading Photo Radar at the Sellwood Bridge
Fake signs – real traffic tickets?
Not all traffic signs are created equal. Could you get a traffic ticket for parking in a Heat Fans Only Zone? What if the sign looked real but was fake? Is that LeBron driving the tow truck? We’ve all seen the novelty signs that warn that you will be towed (or punted or sacked) if… Continue reading Fake signs – real traffic tickets?
Tualatin Photo Red Light Tickets
Did you receive a photo red light ticket in Tualatin before 12/21/11? If so, contact me immediately! Before that date, Tualatin had a serious problem with its photo red light program and we may be able to have your ticket dismissed. ** Was your ticket issued after 12/21/11? Tualatin still has some less serious problems with… Continue reading Tualatin Photo Red Light Tickets
Because Everyone Needs a Good Lawyer.
Dedication There are few things that can change the course of a legal matter like a dedicated, good attorney. The attorneys of Doré Long are here and ready to help you with any criminal defense, traffic, juvenile or family law matter. We represent clients in Oregon and Washington*. Service We spend time with our clients. We’ll… Continue reading Because Everyone Needs a Good Lawyer.