I WILL NOT SPEAK WITHOUT MY ATTORNEY PRESENT!
Jun 29, 2014
These 8 words can make the difference between a person going to prison or not. Any person facing a criminal charge needs to assert his right to counsel and not make statements to the police. Making a ...
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Traffic Violations: YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL!
Sep 05, 2013
Our law office gets calls from people all the time who are facing traffic violation charges. Frequently, the charges are slated for trial in a local municipal court. People often feel they have no ch...
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BEWARE OF SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS
Jul 15, 2013
A client recently came to our office alarmed that he was under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The matter turned out to be a scam. This incident is a reminder that anyone who is contacted...
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Oregon's Legislature Just Passed an Excellent New Law To Rein in the Online Mugshot Industry
Jun 21, 2013
Many of our clients complain about bottom feeding businesses that have cropped up in recent years, that make money off of people's misfortunes by posting mugshots online, extorting fees in order to rem...
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Important New Amendment to Oregon's Expungement Law (ORS 137.225)
Jun 12, 2013
Oregon's Expungement Law (ORS 137.225) has provided an excellent vehicle for people to clear up their record. Officially known as a Motion to Set Aside, this statute has enabled people to get a fresh ...
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Making Sure the Background Check Companies Erase Your Expunged Record
Nov 05, 2012
Our law office helps clients with expungements all the time. In Oregon, a person who has been arrested or convicted of a crime can often get the arrest or conviction removed. Expungement in Oregon is g...
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Guidelines to follow if you are under investigation for Internet activity
Sep 03, 2012
1. Be extremely careful about online contacts with people who are possibly minors. On the Internet, people are frequently other than they appear to be. Undercover detectives frequently conduct sting op...
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DUI Cases Can Be Defended Successfully
Nov 28, 2010
Proactive and resourceful advocacy on behalf of client paved the way to the State's dismissal of our client's DUII charge. Client W was discovered in his truck, parked off the side of a roadway, soun...
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Top 10 factors to consider when choosing a criminal defense attorney
Jun 17, 2010
A criminal defense attorney must be intellectually strong, and expert in the subtleties of the criminal law. There are many law schools in this country. Some enjoy national reputations; others are k...
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Why shouldn't I handle my case without an attorney?
Jun 17, 2010
A person who represents himself has a fool for a client People tend not to be objective about their own situation. When a person is facing a criminal charge, there are bound to be emotions that can ...
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