If I am 17, and she is 14, She is 3 years and one month younger than me, is it illegal to have sexual relations?

Yes, it is illegal. This is how it works: It is against the law in Oregon to have sex with anyone who is under age 18. 'Sex.' in this context,...

Usually the use of this board is for people to ask questions about the law. This isn't a question with a legal answer. However, Oregon ethics rules...

If you are accused and charged with violating a restraining order, then yes, you will be required to appear at a hearing. The state will have to...

Non-custodial parent has suspended drivers license.

It sounds like you may actually have an obligation to do so. Of course, he then "can" file a motion to enforce his parenting time, compelling you...

If by "escort" you mean prostitution, please bear in mind that ORS 167.007 does make it a crime to exchange sexual activity for money. The...

How do I file another case when one was dismissed with prejudice I need to open another case

If the case was dismissed with prejudice, then you cannot file another case against the same defendant alleging the same cause of action - that is...

Would this be considered slander, and would I have a case?

No. Reports to governmental agencies enjoy a 'qualified privilege' against defamation claims. DeLong v. Yu Enterprises, 334 Or 166, 169–171, 47 P3d...

When I have a restraining order against me and I drive past my exes apt, can the judge decide That I don’t have to go to jail?

Theoretically they "could." But they just as easily "could" convict you of violating a restraining order and send you to jail under such...

What if they hit me first & im 18 am I aloud to protect my self ?

There's the theoretical answer, and the practical answer. The theoretical answer is that the law allows you to use force to defend yourself or...

How can I be compensated for cleaning, repairs and lost income for my mother-in-law unit in the back yard that a tenant trashed?

If the tenant had a security deposit, you can withhold reasonable cleaning and repair costs from the deposit. The tenant can be charged for...