ORS 813.215 says, in part, that a person is eligible for diversion if: "The defendant has not been convicted of an offense described in paragraph...

In Oregon is a $440 speeding ticket for a class B legal?

Actually, it probably should be a class C violation, as 11 to 20 miles per hour over the limit is presumably a Class C traffic violation and a...

Can you get a Probation Violation for Plates Vehicle Ran that's not Yours but Arrested for Police Contact?

He probably has a hold from Washington county, so he will be transferred back to that jurisdiction to be arraigned on a probation violation...

How can I prevent my fiancée from being extradited back to Mississippi from Oregon?

Even if it was just the fugitive matter, he is entitled to an attorney, even at public expense if indigent. Also, the vast majority of fugitive...

What is the penalties for theft 3 for the second time?

The first theft could have been considered jail time. years ago, theft 3 was a violation and not a crime. Now, anytime you are charged with theft...

HELP! I'm a mother of 4 no criminal history charged with an assult 3- class c felony.

If you already have an attorney, then share these concerns with him/her. This is not a confidential site, and you could be making your situation...

Can I be arrested on shoplifting charges if the stores does not press charges?

You can still be criminally charged, even if you attempted to do what is known as a civil compromise. If this is something you need to get off...

Should I get a public defender or a private attorney? And more

Whatever route you go, you need an attorney. If you have the funds to retain an attorney before your arraignment great. If not, go to your...

How come I'm the only one that got criminal trespassing out of the 5 other people I was there with?

Maybe you were the only one identified, maybe the others got permission (after the fact) to be there. Regardless of the reason why, it is not a...

How to reduce careless driving citation on my driving record, insurance rates and future employment?

If the particular jurisdiction does not have a set-in-stone policy to avoid the conviction via traffic school, then the next approach would be to...