How likely am I to convince the judge to give me house arrest vs. normal jail time in a probation violation hearing?

Every judge is different. This decision will depend greatly on the judge in question, and your prior criminal history. I don't think anybody can...

25662a BP

1) Yes, you can fight it - get an attorney. There is no way you'll be successful fighting it without a criminal defense attorney's help. If you...

The best idea here is to keep the court informed of your plans. If the court approves your course of action on the record, you know you're safe.

Can one be charged with underage consumption with no sobriety test given or proof of said consumption?

The fact that the statements were "off the record" is a myth. There's no such thing as "off the record," especially when you're talking to the...

Can I sue the owner of a pitbull for attacking my puppy?

You probably can, although it depends on the exact circumstances of the incident. I recently brought a case against someone in an identical...

1) It is okay for him to sue your son as long as he has not already settled his claims against your son. 2) The insurance company cannot get a...

Employer work plan for callins.

Yes, unless your request for time-off fell within the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) or the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These acts do...

My son's child support do I count that as income?

You can ask the court to modify the existing custody/visitation agreement if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. If you want to...

Employee being forced to train boss, then being demoted.

She does not need to sign the form, but if she refuses to sign the form she can be fired. Oregon is an at-will employment state, which means that...

Can I reopen a domestic violence case after I plead no contest.

Probably not. If you pleaded no contest and entered into a plea agreement with the government, you probably have a very limited right of appeal. ...