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I am being accused of taking drugs into a prision when visiting my son. Ive lost my visits but more my son is being

Karen's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

That's certainly not a fun position to be in. But you haven't actually asked a question for any of us to answer. If you or your son is actually...

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Irish returning to Ireland on Monday with court date 04/15. Advise. Also, if i passed the breath test, How did i get a citation

Karen's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

Mr. Oberdorfer is spot on! Do heed his advice! As long as you do not have other DUIIs on your record such that this one is a felony, if you hire...

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Why does a case that was dismissed still list case status as Open on the District Attorney's website?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Data entry is often way behind what is actually happening in real time. To be safe, though, Mr. Bodzin is correct: act as though the no contact...

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Will fare evasion show up on background check if plead guilty?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Stop posting details of this event online! You cannot help yourself this way. Yes, it will go on your record, even if it is somehow treated as a...

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Fare evasion = theft of service?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Whether a felony, misdemeanor or violation, it will go on your record if you are convicted. Assuming you get into ho other trouble in the next...

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Oregon felon with gun with out of state past felonies. How much time is he looking at?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

This is an unanswerable question. There are simply too many variables to consider. To really find out, the defendant should consult with a...

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Does Oregon give more time for felonies with past out of state felonies

Karen's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

Most likely, yes. Felony sentencing is very complicated in Oregon, but the gist of it begins with a presumptive sentence calculated by examining...

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My fiancé was charged with a class b felony hit and run and a DUI class a misdemeanor. The woman was not in a car when hit.

Karen's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

No one can tell you his odds over Avvo. There are too many variables, and he MUST meet with a criminal defense attorney in confidence to reveal...

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Theft 1 in oregon never been arrested no record at all. What to expect in court?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

I concur wholly with my colleagues. Do not post any mor details online. You know how you hear that anything you say can and will be used...

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A friend of mine is being charged with 6 charges and a felony 1 , what kind of sentencing would be face?

Karen's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

What kind of sentence? A very bad one, with a long stint in prison. Unfortunately, that is as precise as anyone can be on Avvo, as sentencing...

Karen J Mockrin's Answers (512)

I am being accused of taking drugs into a prision when visiting my son. Ive lost my visits but more my son is being

Irish returning to Ireland on Monday with court date 04/15. Advise. Also, if i passed the breath test, How did i get a citation

Why does a case that was dismissed still list case status as Open on the District Attorney's website?

Will fare evasion show up on background check if plead guilty?

Fare evasion = theft of service?

Oregon felon with gun with out of state past felonies. How much time is he looking at?

Does Oregon give more time for felonies with past out of state felonies

My fiancé was charged with a class b felony hit and run and a DUI class a misdemeanor. The woman was not in a car when hit.

Theft 1 in oregon never been arrested no record at all. What to expect in court?

A friend of mine is being charged with 6 charges and a felony 1 , what kind of sentencing would be face?