Can I appeal to get probation drop?

It's a standard condition of probation to obey all laws, that includes driving laws and drug laws and parking laws too. You don't have to own the...

Motion to suppress at trial date?

In Multnomah county where your case is pending, it is normal that a motion to suppress is heard on the day of trial. Arguing the motion also...

What can I do about driving in Oregon after failing a breath test?

Whether or not the state files criminal charges (and they likely will—it’s just that Clackamas County is understaffed), you are subject to a...

You can turn yourself in to the jail of the county where the arrest took place, early on a weekday so you’ll be arraigned on the warrant that day,...

What’s the worst trouble I can get in here?

What’s the worst that could happen? You could be charged with hit and run and criminal mischief (damage to another’s property). If the police...

Jailed for 2 days for running over a road sign. Officer did not wtnss the incidnt but mde arrest on 1 witnss test. I mde no stmn

Damaging someone else’s property is a crime called criminal mischief. Driving in a manner that endangers property is a crime called reckless...

How can I make this a little less painful ?

I would start with a not guilty plea (which means you are holding the state to its burdon of proof). That will also give you time for your attorney...

Failing to complete community service?

Go co community service NOW, before you go to court. Find a nonprofit that you like and spend all of your time between now and your court date to...

How do I get one county to arraign my boyfriend who is in jail in an neighboring county?

His attorney in the county that is unsentenced can ask for a transport order from the courts or the DA.

IS it better to have a lawyer present at an arraignment for failure to perform the duties of a driver?

An attorney can attend misdemeanor arraignments without you being present after you sign a "Waiver of Personal Appearance" which authorizes the...