You may petition the court to reduce your Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver felony to a misdemeanor, and you may apply to expunge the assault...

What will happen to my family member?

I assume he was given a citation to appear in court or signed a release agreement which shows his next court date. Even if neither of those things...

How long does the state have to charge me for evidence they have had in their possession for over 3 years.

In sex cases where the alleged victim is under the age of 18 the State has a much longer time frame during which they may file charges. They may...

How does probation end?

Remember to take this a step further and petition the court to have the record sealed.

No, probation begins when the judge sentences you. So, while you may not meet your probation officer until you are released from jail, the term of...

I am in a diversion program in the state of Oregon and want to know if this will show up on a employment background check.

The amount of information your employer will see depends on the background check agency they use, as some are more up to date and thorough than...

If the prosecuting attorney doesn't object to the motion to set aside conviction will there be a hearing?

In Portland if the DA does not object (they will send you a notice and proposed order) then there will not be a hearing. If the Da objects to your...

Who do I talk to in order to lift a no contact order?

I agree with Mr. Kahn; your son (the victim in this case) should advise the parol officer that he wants contact with his brother. Hopefully by now...

Interesting question. I agree with my colleagues on this one. Technically this could be considered misdemeanor criminal trespass (on private...

I was charged with a class b felony for possession of an illegal firearm. My public defender told me i could get it expunged.

Some class B felonies are eligible for expungement after 20 years; however, you may not have any other arrests or convictions within the 20 year...