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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What is Oregon’s Jessica’s Law?Jessica’s Law refers to a law requiring mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex crimes that was named after a child victim in Florida.
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I got a DUI, is it a felony in Oregon?A DUI becomes a felony if the new offense occurs within 10 years of at least 2 prior DUI convictions.
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DUI arrest dash cam videotape evidence is lostDUI arrest dash cam videotape evidence is lost. The loss of videotape evidence violates a defendant's right to due process and is still valuable at trial
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2012 Important DUII updateBeginning in 2012, certain criminal defendants entering into the DUI Diversion program were required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed.
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What is the Intoxilyzer 8000 (Breathalyzer)?The Intoxilyzer 8000 is the instrument Oregon law enforcement uses to estimate the blood alcohol content (BAC) of suspected DUI drivers.
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The court alleges I violated a term of diversion. What will happen now?At a show cause hearing, the DA presents evidence of your failure to complete the terms of diversion and the court can terminate the diversion agreement.
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Convicted of a DUI, how do I get my license back?An Oregon DUI conviction carries a mandatory license suspension, after which there are several more requirements before getting your license fully reinstated.
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Oregon DUII Law GuideOregon has an implied consent law that requires you, as a driver, to consent to a breath test, urine sample, or blood draw upon request by law enforcement or face a suspension of your license.
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How do I expunge my conviction for violating a restraining order?Under Oregon's Family Abuse Prevention Act, violation of a restraining order is not a criminal conviction, but rather a finding of contempt of court.
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What is the ignition interlock device, how does it work, and what will it cost me?As of January 1, 2012, all Oregon drivers participating in the DUI Diversion program must get an ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle they drive.