Humans are prone to making mistakes. People act out in the heat of the moment and may make decisions that are not in their best interests. In some cases, these decisions can result in criminal charges. Misdemeanor charges are common for less serious offenses. These can include shoplifting, petty-theft, simple assault, certain drug charges and traffic infractions.
Responding to a traffic citation in Oregon
Many Oregon residents drive a car on a daily basis. Most of these drivers probably understand that they must follow rules of the road and all traffic laws. These include speed limits, license requirements and other safe driving rules. If people do not follow these rules, they risk being charged with a traffic violation. This can be as simple as a speeding ticket, or as serious as a misdemeanor charge.
Misdemeanor charge dropped against Portland man
When a person is charged with a crime, other people may be quick to judge the accused. The media, neighbors, friends, employers and other members of the community might condemn a person as guilty before criminal proceedings have even taken place. Portland residents should understand, however, that just because a person has been charged with a crime, that does not mean those charges won't eventually be dropped.
What is criminal trespassing in Oregon?
Not all criminal charges are the result of a physical altercation or from the possession of contraband. Sometimes, criminal charges are the result of a person's interaction with the property of another. For example, there may be times when you are on property that you do not own. Sometime this can be intentional and, sometimes, this happens by mistake. Oregon residents might wonder: when do criminal trespassing charges apply?
Your rights matter in misdemeanor cases
When people think of criminal charges, serious charges -- also known as felonies -- are likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, many people will never face felony charges in their lifetimes, but this does not mean they will not have a run-in with the law. Many people will face misdemeanor charges. These charges are less serious than felonies but still carry significant penalties. These penalties can include large fines, the loss of certain privileges, jail time and more.
Public indecency under Oregon law
Like felony charges, misdemeanor charges are extremely varied. They include everything from shoplifting and low level drug charges to certain DUI charges and writing bad checks. Misdemeanor charges can also include some crimes of a sexual nature.
Oregon woman charged with misdemeanor for video
A person can be charged with misdemeanor charges for a variety of reasons. These charges are not as serious as felony charges but still have the potential to carry serious penalties. One Oregon woman is facing a fine of up to $6,250 and a year in jail following an online video.
When is marijuana delivery a misdemeanor in Oregon?
Oregon is one of many states in the United States that has recently changed its marijuana laws. These laws make the use of marijuana legal within the state. However, there are still many restrictions surrounding the sale of marijuana and of other types of drugs. In many cases, people can face criminal charges for dealing marijuana.
Misdemeanor fines in Oregon
In Oregon crimes are classified into multiple categories. The two main categories are felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors is the less serious classification because the penalties for misdemeanors tend to be less severe than the penalties for felonies. However, just because the penalties are less serious than felonies, does not mean that these charges should not be taken seriously.
Penalties for speeding in Oregon
Oregon residents use their cars constantly. People often don't think about them as being a potential source of criminal charges. However, traffic violations are common. These violations can, in some cases, result in misdemeanor charges, fines and other penalties.
