I was assaulted by my boyfriend, and he changed the locks on the house before being arrested. How can I recover my property?

My colleagues have answered your query quite well. One further suggestion: As the victim of a crime, you have a Constitutional right to...

Is it wrong for me to record audio while my inlaws are visiting my son ?

Oh, goodness, DO NOT DO THIS! Forget whether it's "wrong." It's a CRIME! See ORS 165.540(c). Now, I'm assuming that you want to record your...

My boyfriend is being charged with burg 1 but never entered the residence

If I'm understanding you, you just want to know what in the world is actually happening with the charges. The problem is, without actually...

My son got possession of heroin charge. What could happen to him, we live in Oregon. If it is a felony can he get it expunged?

Under the law of Oregon State, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class B felony. Under the current expungement statute, a conviction for that...

You need a defamation attorney, not a criminal defense attorney. I've edited the category for you to Libel / Slander Defamation suits against...

I need to find out my court date

If the ticket itself does not have a court date written on it, it should at least have the name of the court at which you are to appear. It might...

My son has a charge of class A misdemeanor. but, no evidence and the county is keeping him in jail. what are his rights?

He needs an attorney right now! If he cannot afford one, it is his right to have one appointed to him free of charge. Also, he must invoke his...

No. Appellate courts work within a closed universe of the evidence that was already presented. Moreover, they are most often looking at questions...

I need to do an undertaking for cost on appeal (civil), what form do I use for this, and where can I find one.

Click on the following for the Court of Appeals website: http://courts.oregon.gov/OJD/OSCA/acs/records/pages/filingfees.aspx That link will take...

My friend needs a different public defender.

If she wants a new attrney, she'll have to request a hearing. She should have a very specific argument for why she is unsatisfied. It shouldn't be...