What if you miss your court date because of a family problem that you already notified your public defender's office of?

There are several options you can employ, but you need to utilize your present public defender. He or she ought to have dealt with these numerous...

When they Have someone on film stealing is that film evidence?

If they have documentation of you stealing it is likely to come into evidence against you unless you have a skilled attorney that knows the caselaw...

Do I need a criminal attorney

If you think there is any chance you may be civilly or criminally liable, then, yes, you should get an attorney. An appendectomy might be simple,...

Pro Bono Criminal Defense Attorney- Burglary

The Oregon State Bar has a pro bono panel and a lawyer referral service. They also have something called the Modest Means Program. In the Modest...

I have a non-extraditable warrant out of Yamhill County and I am wondering how to deal with it from out-of-state.

I agree with Mr. Pickard and would only add that 'how' you go about this will lead to a wide array of experiences. Do this wrong and you may be...

In oregon can the police take a statement from a minor child with out any parental or guardian consent

Can is very different from should. Make sure your friend's daughter is represented by someone who is both experienced in this area of law and...

Is it legal for a detective to use someone's name literally saying i know so and so did it w/o probable cause?

It is always possible to get statements such as these thrown out. It doesn't mean they will be inadmissible, but it is certainly possible. The...

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I have a warrant out for non-appearance in court. I am to show up to the county jail to appear before a judge.

The amount of jail you end up doing on a case is only on your record as part of the details of your conviction. If, however, you are never...

The answer is, yes, you may, but you will need to get the permission of the court. If you had an attorney on the underlying case, he or she should...

I agree with my colleagues here, but would add that most cases in major counties come with release conditions while your charges are pending. Often...