My son may have to talk to the FBI about a concern they have, should he have a Lawyer even if not charged?

Any person who is subject of a law enforcement investigation would be wise to have qualified legal counsel and decline to make statements to the...

Will i go to jail for second offense shoplifting of $71 in eugene Oregon?

Repeat offenders usually receive harsher punishment than first offenders. The result in a particular case depends on the specific facts of the...

I have a 9 year old Burglary 1 Class A Felony. Can the convicting Judge reduce to Burglary 2 a class C felony?

Oregon law does not permit reduction of a class A felony to a lesser offense after conviction. That is not to say there is nothing that can be...

“If I was convicted of 3 Class C felonies and 2 misdemeanors in August 2005, can I expunge misdemeanors now?

Oregon's Expungement Law, ORS 137.225, requires the satisfaction of a 10-year waiting period when a person is convicted of multiple offenses, even...

Had a felony be reduced to a misdemeanor

The waiting period for qualifying to expunge a conviction in Oregon can be confusing. Best thing would be for you to contact a criminal defense...

If charges have already been pressed against me, is it illegal to have the complaining part contacted by community mediation ?

It is possible that mediation could provide an avenue for a favorable resolution of your case, within the framework of Oregon's Civil Compromise...

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I have question about having my record set aside under 137.225 (I am eligible under section 13) and double jeopardy.

No statute can take away a person's constitutional rights. The right against double jeopardy arises from the constitutions of both the United...

What is involved in the process of seeking a civil compromise for a criminal misdemeanor charge?

In order to get a civil compromise in a criminal case, the crime must be one that qualifies. Next step is to negotiate a settlement agreement...

Is it illegal for an 18 year old girl to date a 14 year old boy?

Oregon law does not prohibit "dating", if what you mean by "dating" is holding hands, going out to a movie, or taking a walk in the park. Such...

What can we do? What could happen?

Any person facing a criminal charge should consult a criminal defense attorney immediately. You will not find adequate information on an online...