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 find goods stolen from Portland airport
People may think that misdemeanor charges like shoplifting are not a big deal. However, even simple theft charges can carry penalties and affect a person's future.
4 Oregon residents face drug trafficking charges
In drug crimes cases, it is easy for the media to imply guilt in their reporting. However, people reading those reports should be reminded that people who are arrested and charged with drug crimes remain innocent unless prosecutors can prove otherwise.
Social media may endanger rights of shoplifting defendants
From time to time, people might suffer from a lack of proper judgment or make a mistake. Oftentimes, misdemeanor crimes, such as theft or shoplifting, are just that -- mistakes. However, even these less serious crimes can make a big impact on a person's life.
Oregon father charged with DUII not allowed to contact son
Recently we highlighted the case of an Oregon man who was arrested after police allegedly found his 10-year-old son driving while the father sat in the passenger seat. A development in the case points out the risks of being charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants.
