Prior to 2011 active duty military personnel, who were charged with DUII were forced to make a hard choice between two unpleasant options. Many military service members had active duty commitments which prevented them from completing the DUII Diversion Program in the twelve to eighteen months allowed by Oregon Law. See ORS 813.230. This was…
In 2011 the Oregon Legislature amended ORS 813.602(2) as follows: “The court shall require as a condition of a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement that an approved ignition interlock device be installed in any vehicle operated by the person during the period of the agreement when the person has driving privileges.”…
Simply asserting your right to remain silent and right to counsel will not stop the police from trying to get you to admit to crimes. These admissions can be used in court. The only way to protect yourself is to speak only to your lawyer about your case. A lawyer can only protect your rights…
State v. Potter: If you already have an Oregon criminal defense attorney on one case and the police come to talk to you about another case, we recommend our clients assert your right to counsel and do not talk to them unless your attorney tells you to talk to them. We warn our clients, if…