Common Concerns with Hiring an Attorney
When thinking about hiring an attorney, it’s only natural to have concerns – especially...
Snitching & Plea Bargaining: The Dark Underbelly of the American Justice System
Factually podcast discusses plea bargaining and informant testimony in American justice system, often leading to wrongful convictions and lack of regulation for informant protection and reliability.
Alternative Transportation In Oregon for New Year’s Eve
Most people in Oregon have already started to plan their New Year's Eve celebrations. For those...
Driving Under the Influence: Categories of DUII Offenses
The driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) laws in Oregon are among the strictest in the nation. The penalties for this crime vary depending on how many times the person has already been convicted of a DUII, as described below. However, each case is...
Corbridge Law Wins Gold In Best of Beaverton
Pamplin Media Group in Beaverton, Oregon, ran a survey to its readership and asked the question, "Which businesses are the best in Beaverton?" There was online voting and each person was only allowed to vote a single time. In the beginning, Corbridge Law Offices was...
What If It Is My First Offense?
The state’s sentencing guidelines say judges must consider the seriousness of the crime and the impact on victims, while also keeping in mind the defendant’s age, prior record, and history of substance abuse. Experience shows that defendants with previous criminal...
How Do You Hire an Attorney?
What are the steps to getting legal council? I need a lawyer - now what? Research! Choose a lawyer Negotiate a legal agreement Paying your lawyer Conclusion I need a lawyer - now what? When you find yourself in the position of requiring legal counsel, you may not have...
Gypsy Jokers Clubhouse Leader Found Not Guilty In Federal Racketeering Case
(Portland, Ore) On a cloudy Tuesday, November 30, 2021, a federal jury in Portland, Oregon’s Federal Court found two members of the Gypsy Jokers, also known as the Gypsy Jokers Outlaw Motorcycle Club, guilty of kidnapping and murder in aid of racketeering. The charges were brought for the 2015 kidnapping and murder of Robert Huggins, a Portland resident and former club member and the trial lasted five weeks.
Can I Fight A Restraining Order?
If you have been served with a restraining order you need to know that this is a serious situation and without legal representation can cause major disruption to your livelihood. In Oregon, a restraining order falls under the Family Abuse Protection Act (also known...
In Oregon, Why Would You Need To Register As A Sex Offender?
Sex Crimes are very serious and can have life-long consequences. If you are charged with certain types of sex crimes, you are required by law to register as a Sex Offender in Oregon. The state can charge you with a crime for not registering as a Sex Offender when...
Different Types of Law Enforcement Agents
With so many different types of government law enforcement agents, it can be confusing whichgovernment agent does what and how a citizen should react to each of them. In an emergency, you should always call 911. When reporting a non-emergency you should call your...
You’ve Received a Traffic or Parking Ticket, Now What?
Sure, you could ask the "Facebook Lawyers" how to fight a speeding ticket or how to fight a parking ticket in Oregon, and you will get all kinds of stories. People will tell you what they think the law is and what you can and can't do about tickets. You can ask your...