Do judges/courts in civil and small claims look at previous convictions or the details and circumstances?

Generally, once you're convicted of a crime, you're prevented from relitigating the issue (called "estopped"). In the eyes of the law, you...

Is there a way to only get a fine and maybe have to do community service instead of probation for the crime i'm getting charged

I would just add that the price for avooiding probation is usually fairly steep and paid for with your time (read: lots of community service) or...

My friend's ex put a restraining order on him, but they were in the same place by the ex's permission, will he go to jail?

I mostly agree with Mr. Earl except that I would recommend to ALWAYS leave if the protected party is in a public place. Even a casual glance can be...

Can i getvmarried with out my parole officer to find out?

Generally, getting married requires a marriage license. Marriage licenses are public records. POs know how to find public records. You will...

At my arraignment do I plead not guilty and then apply for diversion? Just a little confused as to how that works.

You should talk to an attorney in Benton County to get the scoop on local procedures. Generally, at your arraignment you're expected to plead not...

In the State of Oregon could a person change the plea bargain they took 2 years later?

The only way to change this situation is to go through the process of post-conviction relief, or PCR. PCR is when a defendant sues the State,...

Ticket Deferral request

To get deferred findings, you (usually) have to admit to the traffic infraction. The judge then sets aside (defers) the decision on the case (the...

If there's a restrainging order against me but the person keeps contacting me through phone and via text harassing me

You should be very careful. Any admission, especially sworn testimony on court or in paperwork you file asking for an anti-harassment order, could...

Contested hearing for expired tabs in Washington State.

Generally, the person operating the car gets the ding to their record. Your son may be able to keep it off his record by bringing proof that the...

It depends on the kind of case it was. For instance, violations matters allow up to a year to set aside a default. See ORS 153.105. Small claims...