When will my fiancée be out of jail or have his court date ?

If he is released any time soon (pending trial, for example), chances are very high that the court will impose a no-contact order on him. This...

Can my friend get his conviction overturned?

Your friend may have the ability to file some sort of appeal. However, your friend may also have waived his right to file an appeal over certain...

No, a lender does not need to be present at the signing of a promissory note in order for the note to be valid. Portland Defender 1001...

In Oregon, the statues of limitation to sue an individual for a personal business debt is 6 years. Are there any exceptions?

There are special situations that can lengthen (or "toll") the statute of limitations. If you're being sued, you will want to hire a lawyer to help...

I live in Oregon, non paying person on property what do I do to evict please? Thank you for any help with this question.

If this person is not paying rent, then this person is probably not a tenant. In that case, the normal landlord-tenant rules may not apply, and you...

Issued a misdemeanor citation w/ notice to appear in court in March. Did I break law crossing state line to return home?

You will want to talk to a California lawyer about whether you broke a California law by crossing back into Oregon. As for Oregon, however, there...

What exactly is habeas chorus and whats the difference between post conviction relief ?

Mr. Bodzin is correct that habeas corpus, which means "you may have the body" in Latin, is usually a type of request that a prisoner can make to a...

Blue ink, purple crayon, and even blood can be used to sign Oregon contracts. The substance and color don't matter. Portland Defender 1001...

Can I be issued a 60 day no cause notice to vacate the day after I satisfied a 72 hr non payment notice

Absolutely. If you are on a month-to-month agreement and you have been living at your home for more than a year, your landlord can give you a...

Completing the court ordered First offender diversion program , will my DIV drivers license printout show the DUI ?

Your insurance company will be able to see the charge if they do a background check on you. However, after you complete diversion and have the...