The criminal justice system can be difficult for anyone to navigate. It has complex rules that have to be followed exactly in order for people to have their rights protected. Deviating from these rules can have a negative outcome on a person's case.
Juvenile expungement in Oregon
Children make mistakes. There are times when these mistakes lead to criminal charges. Like adults that are charged with a crime, these charges can follow the child for years to come. If convicted of criminal charges as a juvenile, the charges go on a person's criminal record. This record can prevent the person from certain educational benefits, job opportunities and more in the future. Therefore, many people want to avoid a criminal record altogether.
What is the Oregon Youth Authority?
Young people are still learning. Much of that learning is done in an educational environment, but some is done through social experimentation. Teens, for example, may push the boundaries for their relationship with their parents or friends. They may experiment with new hairstyles, clothing or music. While much of this is normal and healthy, mistakes can be made along the way.
Don't try to negotiate a plea agreement alone
In a recent blog post, this blog explained that Oregon prosecutors have the right to negotiate a plea agreement with people in certain situations. When prosecutors believe that justice will be affectively served, they have the ability to agree to a plea. A plea agreement generally allows a person to agree to plead guilty or plead no contest to a criminal charge. In exchange for this agreement, the prosecutor can lower the charges the person faces or the potential punishments.
Plea agreements and Oregon law
When a person is accused of a crime in Oregon, it can feel like the person has lost all control. They may not understand the criminal proceedings, the potential penalties or even how long the process is going to take. In many cases, it may feel as if the prosecutors have complete control over a situation. However, Oregon residents should know that they can play an active role in the criminal proceedings. With the right criminal defense help, people can defend against criminal charges.
Conditions to probation in Oregon
When someone is convicted of a crime in Oregon, that person can be sentenced to a variety of different punishments. The specific punishments will depend on the crime that the person has been convicted of, but punishments often include fines, prison or jail time and probation. When a person is on probation, the person's conduct is strictly limited. The person will be out of detention but subject to a variety of rules and restrictions. The person will also likely be strictly monitored by a probation officer for the duration of the probation period.
Domestic violence laws in Oregon
While members of a family often have a deep love for one another they can also disagree. When emotions get heated, these disagreements can lead to arguments -- both verbal and physical. There are times when these arguments can go too far and lead to criminal charges. It is important for Oregon residents to understand the difference between a simple argument between family member and domestic assault. This is because domestic assault and abuse charges have serious consequences and penalties.
Probable cause and criminal charges
In a recent blog post, this blog explained that in order to get a valid warrant police had to prove to a judge that they had probable cause that a crime had occurred or was about to occur. Without proper probable cause, police could not obtain a warrant and, therefore, could not legally search a person or the person's property.
Take misdemeanor charges seriously with our help
Oregon residents likely understand the importance of a solid criminal defense strategy when they are facing serious criminal charges like murder, rape or drug trafficking. A criminal defense can make all the difference in avoiding serious penalties including prison time, large fines and a permanent criminal record.
What is an expungement?
Since no one is perfect, it goes without saying that people make mistakes. When these mistakes involve criminal charges, the consequences can be serious. A criminal conviction can lead to jail or prison time, large fines, probation and more.
