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So I got a duii, and I have court tomorrow and the D.A. is offering diversion program, can I represent myself, Portland Oregon

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

I urge you to hire an attorney. My colleague is right- diversion is more involved now than in 1993, and you will find the process easier and your...

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How can I get a no contact order removed. NOT a domestic violence case.

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 16, 2015

I agree with my colleague that this is difficult to answer without more information. Without knowing the other party's relationship to you and the...

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My friend pawned a laptop she was unaware was stolen and is now facing charges for the home invasion where iit's from any reco

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 16, 2015

My recommendation is that she (and you) not discuss this with anyone other than her lawyer. She shouldn't post any details about this online.

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I'm a 15yr and my boyfriend is 17 and we are expecting. in the state of oregon can he be thrown in jail?

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 14, 2015

Assuming you didn't have sex until you turned 15, assuming there is less than a 3 year age difference between the two of you, and assuming you...

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How can I keep a friend out of trouble due to rumors? How can I use the law to help protect my friend?

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 14, 2015

You and your friend should not discuss these allegations and should definitely not have any contact (including social media) with the people who...

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My girlfriend recently met someone who provided her alcohol (she is 20) and then they proceeded to have sex. She was also drunk

Sandi's answer | Answered on September 10, 2015

You cannot take legal action against him. If your girlfriend did not consent to sexual contact then she may contact police and file a report. The...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Sandi's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

I am sorry to hear this happened to you. First, do not discuss this with anyone other than your lawyer, and do not post details in any online...

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Expungement and arrest set aside.

Sandi's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

DUII cases dismissed through diversion are not eligible for expungement under Oregon law. In Oregon, the only time DUII cases are eligible for...

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How long can you be held in jail without going to court.

Sandi's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

He needs to talk with his lawyer about this. If he does not have a lawyer, you should retain a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. There...

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What constitutes a manufacturing meth charge, how much would they had to of found on my son to give my son that charge.

Sandi's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

The delay you describe is not unusual and is legal. A manufacturing charge also include packaging and repackaging of drugs, not just cooking meth....

Sandi Pellikaan's Answers (707)

So I got a duii, and I have court tomorrow and the D.A. is offering diversion program, can I represent myself, Portland Oregon

How can I get a no contact order removed. NOT a domestic violence case.

My friend pawned a laptop she was unaware was stolen and is now facing charges for the home invasion where iit's from any reco

I'm a 15yr and my boyfriend is 17 and we are expecting. in the state of oregon can he be thrown in jail?

How can I keep a friend out of trouble due to rumors? How can I use the law to help protect my friend?

My girlfriend recently met someone who provided her alcohol (she is 20) and then they proceeded to have sex. She was also drunk

Do I need a lawyer?

Expungement and arrest set aside.

How long can you be held in jail without going to court.

What constitutes a manufacturing meth charge, how much would they had to of found on my son to give my son that charge.