Although many people who are convicted of driving under the influence never make the mistake of driving drunk again, there are plenty of drivers who have an addiction that causes them to repeat the offense over and over, even if they've been arrested several times. Many of these drivers assume that if they're able to drive drunk the first time, they can continue the habit indefinitely. But that assumption puts everyone at great risk.
Oregon family faces charges after massive drug raid
Several members of the same family are facing felony drug charges and child-endangerment charges after police raided their property just south of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and accused them of having a large marijuana growing operation.
Oregon boy faces adult charges after police chase, fatal crash
Teenagers are notorious for making poor decisions. By neurological design, we don't start seriously considering the consequences of our decisions until sometime in our early to mid-20s. Unfortunately, sometimes these poor choices have tragic outcomes.
Oregon teenager accused of rape to be charged as adult
A 16-year-old Oregon boy is being charged as an adult in a rape case. The 19 counts against him include rape in the first degree, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, first- and second-degree sexual abuse and other felonies. The district attorney said the teen is being charged as an adult because six of the alleged crimes fall under Ballot Measure 11, Oregon's mandatory sentencing law.