Jail time over paying fines.

No, you can't serve jail time in lieu of paying. You can be sentenced to jail for failure to pay, but you'll still owe the money after serving your...

If I have a class c misdemeanor for theft can I buy a gun?

If that's your only conviction, then yes. You may also be eligible to have your prior conviction expunged from your record.

My friend is selling weed and we live in oregon my question is what happens if he gets caught? jail time? probation?

Each case is different. It depends on his criminal history, the amount of weed possessed / sold, and his proximity to schools. The best steps from...

My name is jake. i have three duis in kentucky and just got on in oregon. can you tell me what i am facing and the best avenue.

Talk to an experienced Oregon DUII attorney immediately. Your best avenue will depend upon case specific facts that you won't know until after your...

I am 18 and was caught shoplifting. Can/Should I ask for a deffered prosecution? what are the chances of it being granted?

It's important to speak to a local criminal defense attorney. If you can't afford an attorney you should ask for one to be appointed to you. Your...

In oregon is there a time line from the time of arrest to the time of blood test in order for it to be used as evidence

You're not entitled to have a lawyer present during blood testing, and police failure to provide a lawyer to you during a blood draw or breath...

I need a Court appointed Attorney for a dui

I think that this is both a family law question and a criminal defense question. In terms of criminal defense, your eligibility for court...

Is withdrawing money when given the pin number and authorization a punishable crime?

It's always possible, especially when you put yourself in a high risk situation. Even if a friend or relative gives consent, it's usually not all...

I was recently charged with DCS, PCS, Theft 3

There are lots of possible different ways for you to resolve your situation without serving prison time, and a great number of factors that will...

Diversion is about an arm's length deal between you and the state, and you blew it. So, yes, you're probably going to be revoked. I know that if I...