5 Ways You Can Help Your DUI Lawyer to Successfully Defend You
If the police in Portland or elsewhere in Oregon arrest you for driving while intoxicated, you need a lawyer. More specifically, you need an experienced DUI lawyer who has successfully represented other clients. This is the only way you have a chance at fighting a conviction and ensuring your rights are protected. While your Portland […]
When is A DUII a Felony in Portland, OR?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is always a serious offense. However, the more convictions you rack up, the more severe the penalties get. Notably, Oregon has some of the harshest penalties. The first and second convictions for driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) are typically treated as misdemeanors. First-time offenders […]
Do I Need an Attorney if It’s My First DUII in Oregon?
Driving under the influence of intoxicants is the most common crime in Oregon. In 2017 there were 13 273 DUII arrests in the state. Despite the prevalence of drunk driving and driving while under the influence of drugs, there are many misconceptions. Some people don’t understand how serious a conviction is even if it’s their […]
How Long Does A DUI Remain On Your Record?
When it comes to driving under the influence (DUI), Oregon is quite strict. Many people charged with DUI’s first question is how long a DUI can remain on your record? If you are ever caught driving while intoxicated, that record will stay with you throughout your life. Oregon law prohibits the expungement of DUI conviction, […]
What To Expect At Your DUI Hearing?
Following a DUI arrest, you may be wondering what the next step is in the process. When you don’t know what to expect at your DUI hearing it can be very daunting. At this point, you have been released from a short stay in jail, probably overnight, and you are free to leave. The Trial […]
Do CDL Suspensions for DUI Qualify Hardship Permits?
You may have asked yourself if CDL suspensions for DUI qualify hardship permits? Any driver who has been arrested and found guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicants can have their license revoked. Those drivers that hold a CDL can face a two-fold penalty for this fairly serious act. Those that hold a […]