During the execution of a search warrant, the police seized confidential business documents. Is that okay?

Police are limited to taking that which is specifically described in the warrant, or anything contraband in plain sight while lawfully conducting a...

What are my rights, and how should I go about the situation?

You should talk to a criminal defense attorney IMMEDIATELY! You are right to be frightened. Finding child pornography is a cause de jour, and the...

Just to let you know, I changed your category to "criminal defense." What you are asking is really a criminal defense question, not a family law...

Mr. Donnelly-Cole has guided you correctly. Just to let you know, what you will find in Oregon won't be the "equivalent" of a Serna motion, as...

Is it illegal to tell a 19 year old where your axanax is. They get it.

Again, information like passwords should not be placed online. And again, it sounds like this 19-year-old is the one who would be in trouble,...

Will you be arraigned for both the petty theft/resisting arrest and the assault II at the same time?

Well, it's possible that everything will be joined into one case. Or not. Whatever the courts or DAs want, you must get an attorney to represent...

Burglary 1 is a class A Felony. That's going to be on your record for life unless the legislature amends the expungement statute. The only way...

Is this embezzlement or a chargeable criminal offense? State of Oregon.

I agree with my colleague. I wanted to add that, given the dollar amounts you mention, this could possibly be Aggravated Theft in the First degree,...

I earned myself a Dui. I live in Bend for 1 yr. and am on the verge of being homeless. Is there any form of free defense advice?

Answering your specific questions is not something I would try over Avvo. However, DUII is a crime. One taken very seriously in Oregon. Anyone...

Tenant accuses landlord of stealing her credit card which she has not done and was told before to get her own mailbox

I am not a defamation attorney, and this question came to my attention because you labeled it criminal defense. If the tenant really did file a...