I'm trying to understand "peremptory challenges"

Practically, you would probably have to get the other side's attorney to admit to relying on an improper motive (like race).

I am writing and have filed my Oregon Supreme Court case Pro Se, can I hire an attorney to research case law for me?

Yes, you could, some attorneys would be willing to do a few hours of defined research for a set fee. There are also free legal research resources...

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Would I be able to sue a drunk driver that crashed into the wall at my work and hit me threw the other side?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: it should be very easy to prove a drunk driver was negligent.

Does failing a breathalyzer test in OR remove possibility of DUI charges being dismissed? Is it worth fighting the DUI charge?

Rich is correct, suppressing this breath test result would be the best way to fight charge. The sooner you get an attorney working for you, tge...

Prosecutors can read this forum, and you are already facing a pretty serious legal situation. Many attorneys offer free or low-cost initial...

Generally, the only thing that requires your actual presence is the fingerprinting, which can be done at any sheriff's office. You would probably...

Can I have sex offender off my record if it was consensual?

Based on what you've described, it sounds like you may indeed have to register. But that depends on your precise ages and the exact crime or...

If I have a class C felony (4 years old) and a failure to appear charge (4 years old) can I get the felony expunged in Oregon.

Yes these are both expungeable offenses, but you are not yet eligible to apply. It is probably too late to challenge the validity of the...

Prosecutor is alleging that I committed a crime at a specific crime but I have proof I was else where

The prosecutor may believe you and your friends drop the case, or the prosecutor may not believe you three and continue the prosecution. Either...

Can i expunge my DUI arrest record? There was no conviction and no court date.

It sounds like you were arrested but no charges were ever filed. The expungement statute (ORS 137.225) requires you to wait a full year for that...

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