There are many different kinds of drunk driving arrests. Sometimes police suspect drunk driving because of erratic behavior behind the wheel, and sometimes charges follow an accident. When an accident leads to a drunk driving arrest, more severe penalties can follow. The specific drunk driving charges may change depending on if property was damaged or if people were hurt in the accident.
Oregon police make arrests in murder case
When people are charged with crimes, it is very important that they understand what they are being charged with. All criminal charges are not created equal and people can face very different penalties depending on the specific crime they face. In general, felonies are the most serious types of crimes. Felonies include most violent crimes including murder.
Oregon police seize marijuana following raids
As previous blog posts have mentioned, Oregon has a complicated relationship with marijuana, and therefore, complicated marijuana laws. While marijuana possession laws tend to be less severe than in other areas of the country, there are still severe sanctions for drug trafficking. The laws surrounding medical marijuana can be even more involved and murky. People who are interested in producing or using medical marijuana need to fully understand their rights, and their limitations or else they may face drug charges.
Charges dropped against Oregon man
Oregon police are not perfect - neither are Oregon's prosecutors. Police and prosecutors are just human and make mistakes like everyone else. In some cases, they charge people with crimes when those people are innocent. In these situations, the Oregon criminal justice system gives people the chance to defend against the charges to show that they should not be found guilty. With the right defense strategy, prosecutors may even decide to drop charges.
Employment issues can arise following an arrest in Oregon
People may not realize how many rights they have available to them when they have been arrested for a crime. They have the right to remain silent, the right to have an attorney present during police questioning and the right to be treated as innocent until proven guilty. These rights are all important in defending against both felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Oregon mayor faces third DUII charges since 2004
The more frequently someone is arrested and charged with drunk driving, the more severe the penalties can become if that person is found guilty. Generally, for people's first DUI or DUII offense, they will face $1,000 in fines, court fees, jail time or community service and probation. Probation will likely limit people's ability to drink alcohol and have other limitations. People may also lose their drivers' licenses.
Search warrant used to find drugs in Oregon home
The United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring police to get a search warrant before a search is allowed. Under these search and seizure rules, search warrants are limited in their scope. They must specifically define where a search is taking place and what is being searched. When Oregon police are searching subject to a search warrant, they cannot legally expand their search to include other places or people.
Oregon man arrested on felony charges for incident with child
At times, it is easy for anyone to lose their temper and become aggressive. People get into arguments with friends, family members or strangers and they can easily become physical. While at the time, people in Oregon may feel like they have justification for their behavior, people should understand that physically lashing out -- or even threatening harm -- can have criminal consequences and lead to violent crime charges.
