Eugene, OR
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Eligible to expunge a Class C Felony even though did not complete jail sentence at time of conviction
State objected to setting aside clients record of conviction of a Class C felony because he did not complete his jail sentence 9 years earlier while on probation. We worked with the judge on a novel le ... gal process by which he became eligible to complete all the terms of his sentence and ultimately get the conviction expunged.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty verdict of DUII controlled substances after trial
Client charged with DUI controlled substances. The court found them not guilty after a trial even with a positive blood test for methamphetamine and benzodiazepines in evidence, as well as a photograph ... of a meth pipe, 2 grams of crystal meth, and 100 pills in evidence. State was unable to prove client was under the influence of these substances at the time of driving. We were able to show that clients mental and physical abilities were not adversely affected to a noticeable or perceptible degree even with these substances in clients blood.
OUTCOME: Not guilty verdict (acquittal) of DUII alcohol and cannabis charge after 3 day jury trial with expert testimony.
Not guilty verdict (acquittal) of DUII alcohol and cannabis charge after 3 day jury trial with expert testimony.
OUTCOME: DUII and Manslaughter Not Guilty Jury Verdict (Acquittal) after 8 day jury trial exploring issues of DNA evidence, airbag control module data, accident reconstruction, bio-mechanics, neurology, memory, surveillance and proper investigation.
DUII and Manslaughter Not Guilty Verdict (Acquittal) after 8 day jury trial using expert witnesses to explore issues of DNA evidence, airbag control module data, accident reconstruction, bio-mechanics, ... neurology, memory, surveillance and proper investigation. The case involved a single vehicle rollover collision with 2 unrestrained occupants. The State was unable to prove to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that my client rather than the decedent was driving the car.
OUTCOME: Marijuana DUII resulting in Hung Jury after first jury trial, Acquittal after second jury trial
Marijuana DUII
OUTCOME: Favorable settlement on second day of felony DUII jury trial
Client allegedly left a bar with a friend and collided with a traffic barrier on the way home. Officers arrived at the home about an hour later. The State had minimal evidence regarding proof of the ... "driving" element of DUII.
OUTCOME: Upfront Misdemeanor Treatment on Felony Assault of an Officer under an "Alford Plea" meaning "I'm pleading guilty to take this deal but I didn't do it"; Credit for Time Served, Considered Served; Released on same day as quick-set court hearing.
Client accused of two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly tazing an EPD officer outside of a bar after a struggle ensued and the officer lost control of his own stun gun.
OUTCOME: DUII Marijuana Not Guilty Verdict after Jury Trial; Improper Right Turn Dismissed; Failure to Drive on the Right Dismissed
Client accused of DUII marijuana. Two officers were involved, the local arresting officer and an OSP "Drug Recognition Expert" who determined my client was under the influence of weed. We took the ca ... se to a six person jury trial and my client was found not guilty after thorough cross-examination of the officers, and direct testimony of my client and our own drug recognition expert witness.
OUTCOME: Jury Trial resulted in Hung Jury & Prosecutor Dismissed DUII Marijuana.
Client accused of DUII Marijuana while driving through the City of Coburg on the way to the Oregon Country Fair. Two officers were involved, the arresting officer and an OSP "Drug Recognition Expert." ... Client was medical in Washington, and had a pipe and marijuana in his pocket.