What You Need to Know About Clearing Your Driving Record
Having an ‘unclean’ driving record may cost you many things such as finding a good job, or even losing your current one. This is especially important for DUI. Once you add it to your record, not only do you risk finding a new job or keeping your old one but also, your insurance rates will […]
Motorcycle Riding Under the Influence in Oregon: Risks, Compensation and Penalties
Riding a motorcycle is a special kind of freedom, motorcycles often say. However, it’s one of the riskiest methods of transportations due to the fact that the riders aren’t protected as they would be in a car. Thousands of motorcycle accidents happen every year, and unfortunately, most of them end fatally. Drunk driving is not […]
Should You Inform Your Employer About Your DUI Charge
Being arrested for DUI doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be convicted. But, among the many questions you have is whether or not you should inform your employer about it. Unless you get a DUI conviction, then you don’t have to share this info with your employer. If you decide to tell them, you will avoid […]
Uber and Your Driving Record: Can You Drive for Uber if You Have a DUI Charge
If you’re seeing the option to drive for Uber as an extra way to earn money, you don’t have to have a perfectly clean driving record. This doesn’t mean that your record should be abundant with DUI charges, but it has to be relatively clean. If you had a few speeding tickets, then you’re meeting […]
What You Need to Know for A Third-time DUI Conviction in Oregon
We’re sure you’ve heard of DUI convictions. In Oregon, you can be convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicants if you’re driving with a BAC of .08% or higher or while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, inhalant, or cannabis. You’ll be considered under the influence if your physical and mental facilities […]
What is DUI Diversion and What Are Its Good and Bad Sides
A DUI diversion is a process of resolving a DUI charge. It has good and bad sides for the person who’s accused of a DUI. It’s not for everyone and not every person charged with DUI will be offered a diversion. It’s an agreement between the person that is being prosecuted for DUI and the […]
Can You Get Arrested for DUI in a Parked Vehicle
Many people wonder if they can still be charged for DUI if they’re in a parked vehicle. Although it may sound odd, the answer is yes, you can get DUI-related charges if you’re in a parked car. You can even get DUI-related charges even sometimes outside of your vehicle. Even if your car isn’t in […]
What You Need to Know About Open Container Law and Penalties in Oregon
Drinking and driving is illegal in every state. Drinking while driving is illegal and beyond dangerous. And, yes, if an officer pulls you over and sees an open container in your vehicle, you’ll be in big trouble. Driving while intoxicated brings penalties that are especially harsh for impaired drivers who have containers open in the […]
What is a “No Contest” Plea in DUI Cases and Can You Use It In Oregon
If you’re facing a DUI charge and plead “no contest”, it’s the same as a guilty plea. The court will find you guilty. But, the “no contest” doesn’t admit wrongdoing. It means that you aren’t going to fight the charges. The “no contest” plea can keep a DUI conviction from being used as evidence against […]
What You Need to Know About Hardship or Restricted License
Driving is a necessity and most people depend on their vehicles for transportation. If you get arrested for DUI, one of the penalties you’ll face is a suspension of your license. This is a serious thing that will affect your life. The inability to drive could lead you to lose your job, being unable to […]
Underage DUI – What to Do If Your Underage Child Gets Arrested for DUI in Oregon
It is illegal for people under the age of twenty-one to drink or possess alcohol in Oregon. If they do, they could get arrested for an underage DUI charge. Even the mere possession of alcohol by a minor can lead to a charge “Minor In Possession (MIP).” The fine for MIP ranges from $260 to […]
What Happens If You Refuse Field Sobriety and Breathalyzer Test In Oregon
When a police officer stops you because they suspect you have been drinking, they will ask you (besides the breathalyzer test) to do a field sobriety test. The question is should you decline it? In the state of Oregon, you can refuse to do this test, but keep in mind that if you refuse, it […]