A lot of people's conduct in Oregon is regulated by a series of laws created by the state legislature. While people are aware of major felonies, misdemeanor charges can be more obscure -- especially new laws. One area of people's lives that is particularly regulated is driving. There are traffic rules dictating, who can drive, how fast people can drive and what people can do while driving l in Oregon law books. If people break these rules -- either intentionally or unintentionally -- they can be hit with a traffic violation.
Oregon man faces federal and state felony charges
An Oregon man that is already facing federal drug charges has recently been accused of other state crimes. According to police, the 38-year-old man was involved in a gang-related stabbing that took place last year at a club on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Portland.
After pedestrian dies, Oregon driver charged with DUII
A man was recently arrested following a car accident in nearby Sandy, Oregon. According to police, the 32-year-old man was driving near the intersection of Hood Street and Beers Avenue when he hit a 41-year-old pedestrian. Following the accident, the police say the man continued to drive away.
Oregon may protect electronics from warrantless searches
The Constitution of the United States provides citizens with some basic protections. Some of these protections include regulating police conduct and giving Oregon residents a right to privacy. This right to privacy prevents police from searching a person or their property without following certain procedural guidelines. In many cases, this means that police must obtain a warrant before they can search for criminal activity.
Couple facing charges after tipping Oregon waitress with drugs
When reports of drug use, manufacture or possession are given to police, Oregon police take those tips seriously. Members of the local community are often asked to give police information about drug crimes, despite having no expertise or experience on the topic. Therefore, even when community members report drug crimes, drug charges can still result for those accused.
Oregon cafe owner charged with sex crimes against minors
An Oregon business owner has been arrested on charges of sex crimes against minors. The 45-year-old man owned a cafe which employed minor girls. According to reports, the man has been charged with 28 criminal counts including for sexual abuse, sodomy and third-degree rape. Police claim that the man exchanged drugs with minor employees and other young girls that visited the cafe in exchange for sexual activity. He is also facing drug charges for allegedly distributing nitrous oxide, marijuana and MDMA to the minors.
Oregon attorney faces misdemeanor charges
Many Oregon residents may not realize the serious consequences that any criminal charges can have on a person. In particular, people may think that misdemeanor charges do no really impact a person's life. However, a recent Oregon case shows the immediate effects that misdemeanor charges can have on people and their careers.
New Year's Day accident leads to DUII charges for Oregon man
A New Year's Day car accident has lead to drunk driving charges for one Oregon City man. According to police, they received reports of an injured man in a rest area bathroom early in the morning on New Year's Day. When police responded to the reports, they claim to have found a 22-year-old man. Police say he was injured and taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Portland man faces murder charges after fight with brother
The holidays can be a stressful time for many Oregon families. With all of the family gatherings, tensions can run high and lead to disagreements. When these disagreements become physical, serious criminal charges can follow. Just because a fight happens between members of a family, does not mean that Portland police will not get involved if they are notified of the behavior.
