Do first offense class b misdemeanors always carry a confinement ?

There is no requirement that a judge impose jail time. They have broad discretion in this area, but there are lots of techniques that attorneys...

When are Miranda rights required?

Miranda is required when a defendant is in custody or a compelling situation. Miranda only need the read once. If a defendant understands their...

What would happen if I waited one more day to sign up for probation and do I get drug tested on the day I signed up

With probation officers, trust is earned. If you miss your first meeting, you're off to a bad, bad start.

Why can they see that is this legal? What should i do? Take this to court?

Yes this is legal. Although you successful completed diversion and the case was dismissed, under OREGON law you cannot get this expunged from your...

Is there any way to have that corrected so that the one provision the judge demanded is included in that order?

You'll probably need to get a lawyer to file a motion to amend the order.

What should I do to get my gun back? Should I give up and transfer it to him?

File a lawsuit in small claims court demanding the return of your property or get an attorney to sue him. If the value of the gun was less than...

No. The Oregon DUII is not a felony because you weren't convicted of two duiis in ten years BEFORE you were arrested on it, if convicted,...

What will I be facing if caught

The right thing to do when you find lost property is to try and return it to the owner. With a an iPhone, it's easy to identify the phone number...

Welcome to Oregon. We're not Washington. It's legal for officers in unmarked police cars to make a stop here. Each state has different laws. ...

Can he be sued for his restitution?

Generally there is a two year statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit. I say generally because there are certain notable exceptions. If your...