Probation Eligibility and Violations in Oregon You can serve probation instead of jail time as your sentence for some criminal charges. Whether this is an option after a guilty verdict will depend on the severity of the charge. It is … Continued
License Suspension After a DUI Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous for you and everyone on the road. Your license will be suspended if you are arrested for driving under the influence. A DUI conviction, refusal … Continued
Cannabis use has been legalized in the state of Oregon since 2015, but that doesn’t mean every use of it is illegal. For example, you might not have realized that driving while under the influence of a drug is considered … Continued
Being accused of a crime can be scary, especially if you’re innocent or if the situation was misinterpreted. Nobody wants to be arrested for something they didn’t do, but panicking may only worsen your situation. Take It Seriously You know … Continued
An SR-22 or a State Responsibility-Driving certificate is a certificate of proof of insurance, like a policy. It is a form that verifies your insurance coverage and is a requirement for driving offenses. SR-22 insurance is mandatory in many states, … Continued
Driving under the influence, breaking, and attempted murder is, of course, illegal in Oregon. But some other laws aren’t so obvious. Many states have outdated laws from past centuries that are no longer relevant. Furthermore, it’s surprising how some of … Continued
When it comes to crime statistics, the media tends to overstate the number of crimes that happen in a state at any given time. Bigger, more sensationalized crimes, typically murder or shocking stories, tend to take up vast amounts of … Continued
Driving under the influence is one of the most common crimes committed across the country. Facing these charges, especially if this is your first time being convicted of a DUII, can be a very stressful process. Knowing the most likely … Continued
A common misconception about driving under the influence is that it only occurs after ingesting alcohol. The truth is that DUII stands for driving under the influence of intoxicants. This means not only alcohol but also any substance that may … Continued