The trial of a Medford, Oregon, man accused of killing his girlfriend has been delayed for five months at the request of prosecutors. Under the state's Measure 11 law, the 51-year-old man faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison if he's found guilty of murder.
Oregon mom admits to drinking before picking up kids at school
Despite the fact that arrests for drunk driving are fairly common, many people assume that no matter how risky their behavior, they're immune from being pulled over for such an offense. We often assume that drunk drivers are always alcoholics, that they're habitual offenders and that they all belong in jail. But anyone can make the mistake to drink and drive, and the consequences are serious and long-lasting, no matter who you are.
Warm Springs, Oregon, woman sentenced for fatal DUII
A 20-year-old Warm Springs, Oregon, woman was sentenced recently to 2½ years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that injured one of her passengers.
Portland woman accused of driving drunk with kids in car
While driving drunk or on drugs is never acceptable to police, there are some circumstances that can make a traffic stop worse and further damage your case in court. Take for example the case of a 30-year-old Portland, Oregon, woman who was arrested last week.
DUII driver who nearly hit trooper enters diversion program
As many people who have been accused of drunk driving know, you don't have to be an alcoholic to make a bad judgment call. But if you're convicted, that poor choice can stay with you for years afterward. In addition to possible jail time and fines, the offense will stay on your driving record and affect your insurance rates and your criminal record, not to mention your personal reputation.
University of Oregon football player charged with DUII
College athletes are generally under a lot of pressure, particularly when their sport's season is in full swing. They're expected to excel on the field and in the classroom, and if they hold a scholarship, they could lose their ability to play and attend school if either their athletic abilities or their academics falter.
Oregon boy faces adult charges after police chase, fatal crash
Teenagers are notorious for making poor decisions. By neurological design, we don't start seriously considering the consequences of our decisions until sometime in our early to mid-20s. Unfortunately, sometimes these poor choices have tragic outcomes.
Recording arrests may not be illegal, but police might object
Imagine you're riding as a passenger in a friend's car and he's pulled over by police. As your friend gets out of the car and is arrested, the officer suddenly turns his attention toward you. That's because you're recording the whole incident on your cellphone.
Medical marijuana laws don't stop major drug busts in Oregon
Two major pot busts in one week in the state resulted in the seizure of hundreds of pounds of marijuana and the arrests of two men on drug charges.
