In every criminal case there are four areas in which we can fight
the government and win: trial, negotiation, sentencing and appeal. The trick is to concentrate our time and resources in the areas which will be most productive in achieving our goals.

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First, we ATTACK the government’s case in and out of Court.
We test and challenge the government’s ability to prove its case. We use our clients’ rights to limit the evidence the government can use in trial. We use aggressive investigation to test the credibility of the government’s evidence and to develop our own evidence for trial.

Second, we NEGOTIATE. Using investigation, diplomacy and hard work, we have succeeded in getting the government and alleged victims to abandon prosecutions. No honest attorney can predict how a jury will decide a given case. We can give an opinion of the chances of success. Sometimes, the risks of trial are outweighed by the certainty of an offer which is too good to refuse.

Third, we develop a SENTENCING hearing plan in the event of a guilty verdict or in conjunction with a plea to a reduced charge. We develop and present evidence that shows that our client does not need to be punished to prevent him or her from offending again.

We often take over cases which other lawyers have lost at trial. If there is no basis for a new trial, we will prepare a case for a sentencing hearing. Our clients consistently receive the best possible results.

Fourth, we file appeal to get judgments reversed and to get an order for a new trial or a new sentencing hearing. Appeals are based on errors of law made by the judges during the trial or sentencing. We evaluate cases for possible appeals and give our clients realistic opinions about their chances of success. We brief and argue cases in the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon. If there is a way to get your conviction reversed or to get a new sentencing hearing we will find it.

When clients are granted a new trial after a successful appeal, we approach their cases as we do all criminal matters, by attacking the State’s case, pursuing negotiations and, if necessary, preparing for a new sentencing hearing.

When clients are granted a new sentencing hearing after appeal or as a result of negotiations, we take the opportunity to carefully develop and present all of the important evidence to the Court, including, in many cases, new evidence that was not available at the time of the original sentencing. Our goal is to persuade the Court to give our clients a more lenient sentence.

Use of alcohol and drugs, gambling and situational emotional problems are the root causes of many crimes. By addressing the causes of alleged criminal behavior, we assure the Court that incarceration is not necessary to get our client to solve his or her problem.

We have an extensive network of professionals we use to assist our clients.

We have vast experience working with clients in residential, outpatient, individual counseling and psychotherapy and 12 step recovery programs and with their spouses, families, friends and employers.

We understand the nature of addiction and the problems and feelings of recovering persons and their families, friends and employers. We know how to address those problems and concerns.

Many of our addiction recovery clients receive extremely lenient treatment from the Courts.

Former client references and other information about results from trial and motion practice, negotiation, sentencing and appeal are available on request.

We are able to handle defenses for certain clients in such a way that they never have to go to the courthouse. We know how to keep things quiet.

There are ways to Assert Your Rights and Protect Yourself during an encounter with law enforcement agents or police officers before and after you are charged with a crime. Mr. O’Rourke knows how to Represent you Pre-Charge while you are under investigation. In many cases no charges are filed.

While our principle law offices are in Portland and Gresham, Oregon we also represent persons charged with Measure 11 crimes, domestic violence, Property Crimes, possession of drugs, Sex Crimes, BUII, DUII, DUI, major traffic crimes and other crimes in all Oregon counties and cities, including: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Marion County, Polk County, Tillamook County, Wilsonville, Salem, Tigard, Beaverton, Oregon City, St. Paul, Astoria, The Dalles, Rainier, Aurora, Seaside & Hillsboro.

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