Is it false imprisonment when they keep you in jail for three weeks for a crime you didn't commit

No. 'False imprisonment' refers to a tort when someone, usually a private person, illegally restrains someone's movements. It is not illegal for...

Can I have one layer represent me in both Portland, OR and Grants Pass, OR?

You could, although you'd have to pay for them to travel to one court or the other. It might be more efficient to retain one lawyer in each...

My sons mom has custody of my son and she feeds him Gluten free, soy free and dairy free. When I have him I do not.

What do you mean by "get in trouble?" This is the worst-case scenario: If your child suffers serious medical problems as a result of foods you...

What form? How to file?

You need to register the foreign judgment with the Multnomah County court. This requires a certified copy of the other state's judgment, and a...

As long as a warrant is out for your arrest, then any contact with any government or state agency puts you at immediate risk of arrest. Consult...

How do I get a court appointed attorney for my child?

If you and your co-parent have joint legal custody, you're expected to work together to make decisions about your child's education. So your first...

When you are seeking a name change, you have to certify to the court that you are not doing it to evade justice. If there's an outstanding warrant,...

Age of consent

There are no laws governing who people can date. There ARE laws governing who people can have sex with. (If you think that dating someone is just...

Can I get a federal or state job with a restaining order on my background check?

I don't think there's any way to know the answer without knowing what kind of job you're applying for. If you're looking for a position in the...

Order and Judgment

Most motions are motions for orders - you're making a motion to the court, asking it to issue an order. Orders can be simple procedural rulings -...