I got a subpoena to be a witness for the state vs my friend. What will happen if I do not attend the court date?

If you were personally served with a subpoena to testify in court, you must appear in court and be prepared to testify. If you disobey a subpoena,...

Do I need a lawyer for a Theft 2?

1. Any person facing a criminal charge absolutely needs a criminal defense attorney to get through the situation successfully. A criminal defense...

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I was charged with interfering with a police. I have pleaded not guilty, and now a trial date is set.

Any criminal charge can result in jail time, even as a first offense. Even worse, a criminal conviction can make it hard for you to get a job or...

Owning a gun after a felony is turned to a misdemeanor due to a plea baragin

Under current law, as interpreted by Oregon's appeals courts, you will still be unable to possess a firearm, even when your conviction is reduced...

Charged with possesion and unlwful delivery of heroin both class A felonies. I had no intentions of trying to be a heroin dealer

Don't post information about your case online. What you write can be read by the police, the prosecutors, and by the person you informed on. You...

Am I at risk, legally, if I work at a strip club where the other dancers perform sexual acts for patrons?

Anyone who works at a location where criminal acts occur is at risk of being falsely accused.

Disorderly Conduct...Harassment?

Disorderly Conduct is a criminal offense in Oregon, and can result in a sentence of probation, jail time and financial penalties. You should not...

In cases like this, Oregon's Statute of Limitations requires that charges be pursued within 3 years. Anyone facing potential criminal charges...

Is it illegal for a man in his 20's to have sexual relations with a 16 year old girl even with parental consent?

Sex crimes against children are prosecuted aggressively in Oregon. It is no defense that the girl's parents consent to their child being raped. ...

My son, who is 18, has been sexually engaged in a girl of 14. Her father made a report to the police.

Any person who is facing a potential criminal charge should absolutely NOT give a statement to the police concerning the underlying events. The...