Easy to understand explanations of the criminal justice system.
March 28, 2025
The right to have a lawyer is 363 years old, starting when Rhode Island created America’s first counsel statute. The 6th Amendment now guarantees your right to legal representation in criminal cases. This fundamental right, enshrined in the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, has grown significantly since then. Yet the numbers paint a troubling picture.
March 21, 2025
Oregon Reckless Driving vs. DUI: What Every Driver Must KnowDrivers caught recklessly operating vehicles in Oregon face severe penalties. The consequences of reckless driving punishment include jail time up to one year and fines that can reach $6,250. A first-time reckless driving offense in Oregon typically results in a 90-day license suspension. The penalties become
March 19, 2025
Probable Cause in Oregon: What Police Can and Can’t DoDid you know that Oregon’s laws allow private citizens to make arrests when they witness a crime? But law enforcement officers must follow more complex rules that probable cause requirements strictly govern. Understanding probable cause in Oregon and your rights during police encounters is crucial for
March 17, 2025
Oregon Domestic Violence Laws: What Happens After an Arrest?Misdemeanor domestic violence charges in Oregon can put you behind bars for up to a year with fines up to $6.250. Oregon’s domestic violence laws take a zero-tolerance stance. Police must make an arrest when they suspect assault during a domestic disturbance, whatever the situation. This policy,
March 14, 2025
Oregon Measure 11: Essential Guide to Mandatory Minimum Sentences (2025)Oregon voters made a decisive choice in 1994 that would revolutionize the state’s criminal justice system. Measure 11 Oregon passed with 65.64% support and established mandatory minimum sentences for 21 serious crimes. This fundamental change reshaped how Oregon handles criminal cases and significantly impacted crime rates
March 12, 2025
Breaking Down Measure 57 Oregon: Felony Property Offenses Penalties GuideOregon’s Measure 57, a legislatively-referred state statute, passed with strong support in 2008, as 1,058,955 voters (61.39%) backed the initiative. The law, championed by chief petitioner Kevin Mannix, changed Oregon’s property crime system by allowing prison sentences after three convictions instead of the previous requirement of
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