I've been wrongly accused of 1st degree theft. How do I defend myself?

I’d arrange to take a lie detector test. I assume you’d pass and then I’d show the results to the so called vicynsand ask if they’d be willing to...

The officer said the,reason you xgot pulled over was because a headlight out.when they did the search ,they food ,meth pipe,two

The officer is allowed to stop you and investigate for as long as necessary to issue a citation. If, during the stop, he develops suspicion that...

Can you give me a ball park figure for pain and suffering from a concussion and whiplash?

Soft tissue injuries are the hardest to quantify. Without knowing more, I’ll go out on a limb here and say $5k to $10k

Once arrested for potential DUI, can the police denied access to her cell phone to get attorney's number?

This may constitute grounds for keeping the breath test result or refusal out of evidence. Upon request, the arrestee has a right to a reasonable...

Does speedy trial affirmative defense apply in this case?

On the face of it, no. However, if you can show you were prejudiced, say by the loss of a witness owing to the passage of time, then you may be...

There’s a two year statute of limitations in Oregon for DUII, but when you leave the state, the statute of limitations stops running.

Siamese twin in need of help.

Hard to argue that while your twin was committing the crime, you weren’t. If your twin gets time, you’ll serve with them.

Why would a employer fire a employee who is caught stealing and press theft charges and not do the same to another employee ?

Consider the answer from the employer’s perspective. It’s not about the amount, it’s about trust. Whether it’s a paper clip, a pen, a pack of...

Can I sue for wrongful death?

First and foremost, I am so sorry for this horrific loss. I can’t imagine the pain you and your family have endured. Second, yes you can sue. The...

Can I sue the bus barn after one of there drivers hit me with the bus?

I hope you weren’t injured too badly and that your recovery is going smoothly. It can be overwhelming sometimes to worry about lost work, medical...