You can request emergency custody but I think that, under these circumstances, you would have a hard time winning an emergency custody order, which...

The official version of the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) that you're looking for is ORS 811.507, which is available here...

Can I refuse to take a drug test for CPS

I agree with Mr. Miller that, without being privately hired to represent you, it would be hard for a lawyer to give you a clear, direct answer. As...

How do you figure out good time and is it automatically applied?

The Department of Corrections (DOC) typically calculates good time into the release date that they post on their website. In other words, the...

Can i get a 2007 conviction for a for a burglary in the first degree dropped down to a burglary in the second degree now in 2016

The statute prohibiting first degree burglary is ORS 164.225. That statute has not been amended since 2003 and still prohibits entering a dwelling...

Can I adjust my status?

This is really more of an immigration law question than a criminal defense question. As a result, you should try to talk to an experienced...

I need to know how to change the county my court date is being held in to the current county I live in.

I agree with Mr. Oberdorfer. Under these circumstances, you're not going to be able to get the case transferred. Oregon law simply does not allow...

How do I talk to someone to help my dad that is incarcerated get his time ran concurrent, or get a sentence amendment?

After a person has been sentenced, Oregon law limits the sentencing judge's ability to amend the sentence. As a result, unless there was some kind...

What are my options?

I agree that you should contact an attorney who does expungements to discuss this in a confidential setting. This conviction might be eligible for...

Will the threats I made via text message completely obliterate my chances at overturning a restraining order?

First, to answer your question: yes, it sounds like your alleged statements would likely to hurt your chances of successfully defending against the...