So, I may have slept from someone from Craigslist who is claiming to be turning 20. Turns out they are claiming to be 15.

Ms. Reisman's statement is not entirely correct. A mistaken, but reasonable, belief regarding her age can be a defense to sex with a 15 year old,...

What to do when arrested for using a friend's ID in Oregon

Since this occurred in Portland, there is a very good chance he will be eligible for community court and will be able to keep everything off of his...

What are my nephews chances of winning a self defense case in oregon?

Is he screwed? That depends on your definition of screwed. A number of factors come into play, and it is impossible to assess all of them without...

Someone is using my name and identity to open an account on a public website, without my permission.

I would disagree with one of the other answers. It might in fact be Identity Theft. Certainly there have been cases in Multnomah County where ID...

The violation of the no-contact order could lead to a contempt charge (assuming the violation occurred prior to the case being dismissed). ...

I am 17 and live in texas and theres a 14 year who wants to have sex is this illegal ?

The age of consent for each state can be found in wikipedia. Use the search engine to look for "ages of consent." Violating the law can have...

Can you call the caps into your office to arrest a manager or handful of managers for planning any criminal activity?

Only the government can pursue charges in Oregon. The police can arrest, if they believe there is probable cause of a crime, but the charges can...

Even assuming you are guilty of the DWS, an attorney can help you strategize in ways that minimize the risk of your probation being revoked. ...

If the warrant is out of Multnomah County, it may be possible for a lawyer to schedule an out-of-custody arraignment so that you don't have to go...

This is the coolest site ever. I was falsely charged, jailed, and bailed, for domestic violence.

I don't handle this type of case, but there are very experienced lawyers who do. But you need to know that in Oregon, there is a deadline six...