Under Oregon law initiating a false report is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum sentence of up to one year in county jail and a $6,250...

It is possible to transfer diversion but you would need to ensure that a qualifying program exists for you to transfer into. If you haven't had an...

Is it likely that the DA will reopen a 'no complaint' misdemeanor if I file a civil action against an involved private party?

The answer to your question, as is often the case in law, is: it depends. A DA's decision to "no complaint" a charge is not binding. The DA...

What steps should I take

The first thing to know is that the DMV suspension for failing a breath test is different from the crime of DUII. As a result, the DMV decision...

Oregon Governor mentioned not too long ago about cutting prison costs, one way is to not send certain parole violators to jail?

This is a very timely question because the state legislature will begin its 2014 session on Monday, February 3, 2014. At that time, House Bill...

Can I own a handgun in Washington state if I have a misdemeanor conviction in Oregon for Domestic Violence - Harassment?

My recollection is that the Oregon crime of harassment is not a crime of domestic violence under federal law. If that is the case, federal...

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I was accused of a crime I didn't commit. Is there any recourse?

The answer to your question depends on a few things. First, were you convicted of robbery and, if so, what degree? If you haven't been arrested...

Mr. Bodzin is correct that the minor could be charged and that, depending on age and other circumstances, the minor could be charged as an adult....

What constitutes a strikeable ofence in Oregon?

The previous answers are more or less correct regarding the application of "three strikes" in Oregon to drug convictions; our three strikes law...