When a 20yr.old step-brother slaps an 8yr old sibling, in the head, is it illegal?

This could be viewed as a criminal assault, or harassment, or criminal mistreatment. Much depends on whether the child was injured.

MIP?

You would not be guilty of possessing a controlled substance based on something that is in your blood. However if you testify how it got in your...

How was I able to move over to keep a safe distance from him when there was traffic and a concrete barrier next to me ?

You may have a valid defense. Consult an attorney who defends clients on traffic violations and consider taking this to trial.

I’m 17 and pregnant with my 19 yr old bf but I will be giving birth to my baby when I’m 18 Could he get in trouble ?

He could get in trouble for having unprotected sex with a person under 18. Oregon does have a so-called Romeo-and-Juliet defense that applies to...

What do I do at jail? How should I plead? Is there a fine and jail time?

If you did not knowingly and intentionally remove items from the store without paying, you would not be guilty of theft. I suggest you consult a...

How can one County in Oregon deal with cases in such a different matter than other counties would handle it and is known to send

Every county has a district attorney who is free to prosecute cases based on how the DA views the situation. Different judges are in office from...

Ignoring a legal matter could be extremely damaging. Missing a court appearance would cause a warrant to be issued for your arrest. A pending...

Will a Misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear in 2006 for disturbing the peace still be active in Oregon

You are right to straighten this out by taking affirmative steps, before the authorities find out you have a warrant and take you to jail. People...

Arrested and released for Theft 2 in Coos Bay, OR. First time offense. The amount was just a hair over $100. Jail time?

Jail is always a possibility for a criminal charge, even for a first offense. Different courts have different programs and options. Consult a...

Oregon law does not specify the amount of time a couple must be dating before they are able to have sexual contact or sexual intercourse. Nor does...