Our Oregon Criminal Defense Blog
Follow our attorney blog to stay current with changes to Oregon law, to get tips for protecting your rights when you are arrested, to learn strategies for avoiding DUII charges, and much more. We believe this information is valuable for all residents of Oregon.
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When will my DUI conviction fall of my record?Certain convictions are expungable (or eligible to be set aside) if specific factors are met, but unfortunately, driving offenses are not expungable.
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What is an Oregon Expungement?This motion filed with the court seals or removes a case from public view as though the arrest and/or conviction never occurred.
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The officer threatened to take my license if I didn’t blow and give a BAC percentIn Oregon, we have an implied consent law that states you implicitly consent to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample if requested by an officer.
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I got a DUI, but wasn’t drunk, I didn’t drink anythingFor Oregon's crime of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), an intoxicant can be alcohol or a controlled substance.
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What is Oregon Measure 11?Measure 11 imposes mandatory minimum prison sentences on perpetrators of violent crimes and limits the discretion of the court.
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I haven’t paid all of my fees, will they kick me out of diversion?A court has the authority to grant an extension of time for a diversion participant to allow for more time to pay the diversion fees.
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What is my sentence going to be for a felony conviction?Oregon's sentencing guidelines grid takes in to account the Crime Seriousness Ranking and the offender's Criminal History
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What if this is my first DUII?If found guilty on a first offense DUII, you could face fines, license suspension, a treatment program, jail time, and more.
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Can I do alcohol or drug treatment instead of jail for a DUI?Oregon law gives a sentencing judge some leeway in imposing a sentence for a driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI or DUII) conviction
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What are license suspensions time periods for failing or refusing a breath, blood, or urine test when arrested for a DUII?Suspension times can be standard or enhance depending on priors in the past 5 years/waiting period for hardship permit.