Phone companies usually require subpoenas to provide phone records. They keep records for a while, but eventually records do get recorded over....

What is the statute of limitations for suing a municipality and when does it begin and/or end?

If you want to sue a municipality, you must file what is called a Tort Claims Act Notice. This filing merely lets the municipality know that you...

If you are in fear of imminent harm from him, you might be able to seek a restraining order to keep him from contacting you. There are specific...

The maximum sentence for menacing is one year jail and a fine totaling $6250.

How to check criminal records?

You can go to the court and check court records in the state courts in the state court information network and ecourts. These will not show if...

It is possible to subpoena phone records, but it can be very difficult. Phone companies will fight you very hard on this. There also is the...

Is careless driving a "convicted crime"?

Careless driving is a violation (like a speeding ticket), not a crime. Violations are not considered criminal convictions, so you can answer "no"...

If I have a damage claim against the Federal Government can I file claim in my home state of Oregon?

It's in your best interest to contact an attorney who works on civil rights claims. There is a federal statute governing such cases referred to as...

My husband was harassed and then falsely arrested by a Polk Co, Oregon sheriff which cost legal fees.Can we be compensated?

The law gives state actors, in this case the police, many protections from civil (being sued) remedies when acting in their official capacities. If...

Post prison supervision violations and sanctions vary greatly. An important issue will be what is the alleged violation? The local community...