The legal code in Oregon is immense and complicated. People who have not been specially trained in the laws of the state may have a very difficult time understanding everything that is required of them in a particular situation. Sometimes, even small facts and details can make a big difference -- especially in a criminal case. During a criminal investigation, police are trained to look for these small details to find every possible criminal charge. They know what details are important and could be important evidence in court.
Oregon teenager faces felony sex crime charges
An 18-year-old Oregon man has been charged with various sex crimes. These felony charges are extremely serious and police are adding as many charges as possible. According to police, the man engaged in sexual activity with while attending a high school in Milwaukie. Police say the teenager was a student at the school from September to December 2012. During that time, police claim that he had sexual contact with at least four students that were too young to consent under Oregon law. Police allege that force may have been used in some of the situations.
Police allegedly find drugs in Oregon man's home
In life, there are a lot of things that are negotiable. From simple everyday tasks to major business deals and more, negotiations happen on a daily basis in Oregon. What many people may not understand that in the criminal courts, negotiations take place all the time. Prosecutors are often eager to make deals with defendants to quickly and quietly settle certain criminal cases. These negotiations are often called plea deals and can lead to reduced sentences for defendants and guilty pleas for prosecutors. Plea deals are especially common in cases involving drug charges.
Oregon woman charged with DUII following fatal accident
Accidents can happen to anyone driving a car. In these cases, one small error can cause a lot of damage. When people's mistake was that they were driving drunk, criminal charges will likely follow an accident. The severity of the charges will depend on the amount of damage that occurred in the accident and whether someone else was hurt. The most serious charges follow a fatal car accident.
Multiple felony charges for Oregon man
Felony charges are very serious, especially when multiple charges are filed at once. When a crime is committed, police will look for every charge that applies. In some situations, the number of charges can add up quickly and leave people in a lot of trouble.
Court drops charges against Oregon woman
Portland police are human and make mistakes. Not everyone who has been accused of committing a crime is actually guilty -- far from it. However, without the right criminal defense from the beginning of a criminal case, people can be found guilty even if they are actually innocent. And other times, criminal defense strategies can explain why a crime had to be committed and why a person should not face criminal punishments.
In Oregon cigarette butts can lead to misdemeanor charges
In a large city like Portland, people are likely to see cigarette butts all the time on the sidewalks and roadways. Smokers may not think twice about disposing of their cigarettes outside. In fact, most people have probably seen other people thrown their cigarettes out of the window of a car. However, what people may not know is that doing this breaks Oregon state law.
Oregon man arrested for fourth DUII in 3 months
With the holiday season right around the corner, a drunk driving arrest could happen to anyone in Oregon. People go out to have a good time with family and friends and lose track of how much they have had to drink. Unfortunately, it's a simple mistake with serious consequences. Those found guilty of DUI or DUII will face jail or prison time, large fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, alcohol education classes, probation and more. These punishments can make everyday tasks difficult all because of one mistake.
Portland man arrested after heroin deaths
When people sell drugs, they may not consider what will happen if a person using those drugs gets hurt or killed as a result of the drug use. However, in Oregon, a drug dealer can face more significant penalties if someone is killed by the drugs they were selling.
