Have my "Bill of Rights Amendent 5 to 8" somewhat been violated? Seeking answers......

No. The right to a speedy trial protects you from having to sit in a jail for months or years awaiting a trial date. It has nothing to do with...

Oregon does indeed have a two-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases, but that clock doesn't start running until the extent of...

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Can i file a law suit for wrong termination?

Oregon is an at-will employment state. That means that an employee can be fired (or quit their job) at any time for any reason or no reason - as...

Concerned that Charges will be Filed. How to Find Out? Where do I go from here?

Of course you should be concerned. Drunk, concussed, and waking up in the hospital with no memory of the previous night is no way to go through...

I (female) punched a female friend in the face that caused a black eye, can she press assault charges? Oregon-based (penalty??)

There's a lot of public confusion about this issue, so let's be clear: Decisions about which criminal cases are charged, are made by the police and...

Could my boyfriend adopt a child that isn't biologically his?

You can only adopt a child that isn't biologically yours. If the child is biologically yours, then you're their legal parent and have no need to...

Is it legal for an 17 year old boy to date an 18 year old girl?

No, this is not illegal. There are no laws restricting dating in Oregon. There are laws that prohibit sexual contact with persons who are below age...

Can my ex put a lien on my settlement if there is no child support order?

A lien is used to secure payment of a debt or obligation. If you don't owe this person anything, and they don't have a judgment against you, then...

Portland, or police ran serial numbers on two bikes in my possession and neither came back as stolen. both bikes were confiscate

You haven't asked a question, so we can't really give an answer. You also haven't explained why the police confiscated these things, or what drew...

When A parent has joint custady of two children and one parent is letting a girlfriend collect state benefits for one child.

It may not be 'right' - depending on exactly how it was arranged, it may actually be fraud upon the state - but that doesn't address whether you...