Our Drunk Driving Blog
Even if you only have the occasional glass of wine with dinner or use medicinal marijuana, you would be smart to keep up with Oregon’s ever-changing DUII laws. Follow our attorney blog to learn about how law enforcement catches people, what your rights are when asked to take a breathalyzer, and how a DUII attorney could be your best friend when you are charged.
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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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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.
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What are legal limits for blood alcohol level?Oregon uses the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommendation for a BAC legal limit of 0.08 mmol/L
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I was convicted of statutory rape. Do I have to register as a sex offender?Oregon law requires a person convicted of sex crimes to register as a sex offender but certain criteria determine if an offenders may be eligible for relief.
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What should I do if there is a roadblock sobriety checkpoint?The Oregon constitution prohibits roadblocks where police stop vehicles to do sobriety checks.
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I got a DUI but need to drive. Is there any way to keep my license?Oregon law requires a license suspension for a DUI, but you might be eligible for a permit that would allow you to drive for specific purposes.