Questions answered by Mark C Cogan

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Can I be a class representative for a class actiom where my direct knowledge of the case is based on what I was told

Mark's answer | Answered on August 11, 2013

Before you sign a legal document, you need to read carefully what you are signing to make sure it is accurate and based on your own personal...

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My son was picked up today and was questioned by a detevtive and asked to take a polygraph on monday

Mark's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

Any person who is under suspicion of a crime should consult a criminal defense attorney immediately. Under no circumstances should your son speak...

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I have completed a diversion for DV but the PO wants to revoke it because of answers from a polygraph test. I admitted to

Mark's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

It is impossible to answer your questions without more information. To analyze your situation, an attorney would need to know where your case...

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What would be a better plea for a first time offender with a clean record for a possession charge?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 03, 2013

It is impossible to give you advice without further information. Don't listen to your peers. Don't post information about your case on the...

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Hi, I am trying to find if a defendant spouse sentence time be transferred to other codefendant spouse.Is there a provision/law

Mark's answer | Answered on August 01, 2013

It is possible to negotiate arrangements by which one spouse can accept punishment that would ordinarily go to the other spouse, especially when...

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Assault 4 Class A Misdemeanor.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2013

Oregon's Expungement Law (ORS 137.225) requires a waiting period of 3 years from the date of conviction before an expungement motion can be filed. ...

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I had a dispute with a female neighbor over a basketball hoop directly in front of my home.

Mark's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

Being charged with a criminal defense can be very unsettling. It is not unusual for neighborhood disputes to result in criminal charges. In order...

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Grounds for dismissal

Mark's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

We litigate search and seizure cases all the time. It will be important for your attorney to review all documentation concerning the issuance of...

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What evidence is needed to charge a group with conspiracy to commit a crime besides the target's testimony?

Mark's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

The crime of Conspiracy involves an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime. In order to prove the crime of Conspiracy, the...

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Waiting 3 years and no convictions in past 10 years for expungement?

Mark's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

We help clients with expungement motions all the time. Under Oregon law, ORS 137.225, there are a number of legal requirements that must be...

Mark C Cogan's Answers (1086)

Can I be a class representative for a class actiom where my direct knowledge of the case is based on what I was told

My son was picked up today and was questioned by a detevtive and asked to take a polygraph on monday

I have completed a diversion for DV but the PO wants to revoke it because of answers from a polygraph test. I admitted to

What would be a better plea for a first time offender with a clean record for a possession charge?

Hi, I am trying to find if a defendant spouse sentence time be transferred to other codefendant spouse.Is there a provision/law

Assault 4 Class A Misdemeanor.

I had a dispute with a female neighbor over a basketball hoop directly in front of my home.

Grounds for dismissal

What evidence is needed to charge a group with conspiracy to commit a crime besides the target's testimony?

Waiting 3 years and no convictions in past 10 years for expungement?