Yes, you may, but you don't have to. Your diversion agreement likely said you agree to not consume or possess alcohol or controlled substances. If...

Can unlawful entry of a motor vehicle be reduced.

I agree that, in general, most offenses are eligible for reduction. The only thing I would add is that the eligibility stems largely from other...

Judges are very apt to sign restraining orders. Why not? They can always be lifted and what judge wants to be in the newspaper after refusing to...

Husband is a Police Sgt. facing Three charges...can I sue his employer that they did nothing to prevent this from happening?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin that the 11th Amendment largely immunizes police departments from such suits and that you should, instead, focus your...

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Oregon: Should I request to modify or terminate a no contact order for a domestic violence charge?

No one on this list should advise you of what to do in this situation, but I can say that it would be in your best interest to get the assistance...

Can I get an expungement on two citations for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana?

Yes, both of these are expungable. This is fantastic news, I'm sure, but I'm afraid I have bad news as well. ORS 137.225 says one can't expunge a...

You should certainly fight it. It won't be an automatic dismissal, but it may help you either beat it outright or win the judge to your side,...

Does the right to a speedy trial apply to a victim? If not, why and what can we do to stop the defenses delay tactics?

That is an excellent question and one, unfortunately, that I do not have the answer to off hand. That said, have you tried speaking to the victim's...

Filing for expungement on a juvenile record and it asks for my SSN and I'm undocumented.

The operative phrase for you here is "suppose to." Yes, that is what should have happened, but, if it didn't you have to deal with it. I can tell...

Well, for starters, it depends. It depends on the details of your experience that night and it depends both on the DDA who processes your case and...