The only thing I would add is that a letter to the judge is disseminated to all parties, including the District Attorney's office. You may be...

Ms. Oberdorfer is correct, and I would just add that Oregon's speedy trial rights on CRIMINAL charges (i.e. misdemeanors and felonies) for the most...

The 2 best resources are the probation officer and your former attorney. Call your attorney who should have access to the same database as the...

Can I get extended jail / prison time for not paying my restitution?

It really depends. The warrant could be based on a probation violation, which would imply falling out of contact with your PO (because you could...

The best way to handle it is to go to your arraignment to see what your options are. If you are convicted you are most likely looking at a fine....

When i was at walmart i shoplifted ,and now i have a theft 2 chrge ,will i go to jail, its my first offense?

There are far too many variables here to answer this question. Hire an attorney, or have one appointed at your arraignment.

It's a class B misdemeanor: 2017 ORS 476.990¹ (5) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular...

What is your question? If it is as to what may happen he needs to consult an attorney privately.

What crime is it to log into my exes messenger

Here is a portion of ORS 164.377 "Computer Crime": (4) Any person who knowingly and without authorization uses, accesses or attempts to access...

Oregon has a variety of crimes that result in harsher penalties if there are prior convictions: DUIIs, certain sex crimes, certain repeat property...