How long do expunges take and what's the approximate cost?

It is not possible to answer your question without knowing what your convictions are and when you got them. However in most Oregon counties is take...

Third party release is where someone other than the person in jail signs for the person, and usually pays bail (10% of total bail) for the person...

Can a RO be modified in court, as in allowing offender to be within 150ft of victim, without victims awareness of request?

This is something you need to talk with your civil lawyer about IMMEDIATELY. Your civil lawyer needs to contact your husband's criminal lawyer and...

Can small claim court guarantee to have the debtor pay the money he owes me?

Your questions are good and suggest you are on the right track. You can contact the court and find out if Washington County (Beaverton is in this...

Is it legal to expose a minor (or anyone) to pornography without their consent?

I'm sorry you are facing this situation. This is a civil issue: quiet enjoyment of your apartment. The issue is between you and the landlord....

What is my liability if someone uses my identity to open a credit card account?

As long as you report the theft in time, no liability. Check with your banks and credit card companies and make a report with them. Also file a...

I have a Plea Bargain that is so lenient it is suspicious. do DA's set Traps in pleas?

DAs regularly make plea bargains that seem hard to believe -- when their case is in trouble. For example it is the morning of trial and some of...

Why would the DA still be holding this?

Under the circumstances, I see why you'd think 2 weeks is a long time. But in terms of a criminal case 2 weeks is a short time. That is, from the...

Upon or after an arrest, who sets the bail amount prior to arraignment?

I agree with my colleagues. Let me add that after arrest, but before arraignment the amount of bail is set by the jail which is bases on the...

Civil demand letter..what should I do?

This question comes up a lot on Avvo. Some lawyers say "ignore it." Others suggest trying to negotiate with the store and pay a lower civil fine....