Portland, OR
Criminal defense Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
I would differ slightly from Mr. Tarbox's answer. It is not unusual -- especially in court-appointed Multnomah County cases -- that restitution...
I want to add a little more detail to Mr. Seifman's comment. He notes that there is a right to a trial within 60 days for charges of these type. ...
Here's an example of how a small dollar theft can be elevated to a felony. If you take a $10 item off the shelves with the intent to steal it, but...
Formal probation can be extended up to 5 years. Bench probation, another year after that. But if you've otherwise been in compliance, and you've...
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It's hard to tell with certainty, but it appears you received "misdemeanor treatment" of the burglary rather than pleading to a specific...
You're only looking at more time if you're convicted (or you violate the terms of your release). But even then, with no criminal history, you may...
Although people often don't think about hiring a defense lawyer when they -- or a family member -- are a victim, nevertheless there are advantages...
Both you and he can refuse a polygraph. Absent a subpoena taking your to court or Grand Jury, you can refuse to answer any questions. He can...
Notice all the attorneys saying you should get an attorney right away? There's a very important reason for that. I don't know the status of your...
As Mr. Sachs indicated, the issue is whether the confession can be used at trial. Confessions that result from a promise made by the police can...
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