What happens if state trooper gave me a citation in Lou of jail and told me to appear at wrong court house?

Not showing up to the right courthouse could cause a huge inconvenience to your life until everything is sorted out and you are able to establish...

Hi my name Patricia , 3 years ago I got into trouble and lied on the stand & I got convicted of purjuy? Can this get expunged

In Oregon, most misdemeanors or Class C felonies are eligible for expungement. Perjury is a C felony, so you should be eligible, as long as you've...

It depends on the specific charge(s) that he is on probation for. If it's a felony where he originally received a "downward departure," he could be...

What to do? Am I at risk of jail time? Do I need to hire a lawyer?

Theft II is an A misdemeanor in Oregon. The maximum penalty for an A misdemeanor conviction is 1 year in jail and $6,250. This is extremely...

Can someone get help from a lawyer to appeal his case if already been sentenced?

Yes, your son can file an appeal, but he only has 30 days from the date of judgement (the date your son was sentenced) to file a "notice to...

What is the statute of limitations on a class A felony in Oregon State?

The statute of limitations for most felony charges is 3 years. There are exceptions, but your case appears to fit within the 3 year limitation...

What does it take to get convicted of possession of Meth?

Here is a basic analysis of the possession issue in your friend's case: ORS 161.015(9) defines “possess” as having “physical possession or...