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What mistakes should I avoid after being arrested?

Never talk to the police, always invoke your right to remain silent and your right to counsel. Additionally, never talk to third parties about your ca…

What happens after criminal charges are filed?

Once formal charges are filed against you in court, you have a lot of important rights that are triggered. You have the right to an attorney, the right to…

What rights do I have during a police investigation?

This really depends on what is going on during the various stages of a police investigation, and whether law enforcement is even interacting with yo…

What happens during a plea negotiation?

The plea negotiation process is usually an evolving thing during the course of a criminal case. There are a lot of factors that influence plea negotiations, like…

What are the possible penalties for felony convictions?

A felony conviction can be devastating to you and your life. It can result in a loss of your freedom and liberty, it can damage if not destroy yo…

What happens during an arraignment hearing?

Arraignments are usually the very first appearance you have in court after you have been arrested or cited to appear by law enforcement.

At the arraignment, …

What should I bring to my first meeting with a defense attorney?

This really depends on the case but as a general rule, you will always want to bring any and all evidence you have that relates to the c…

What happens after receiving a criminal summons?

Under Oregon law, once you are notified of possible criminal charges against you, you need to hire an attorney before you do anything else. You also nee…

How does bail work in Oregon?

In Oregon, when a court sets security, you must post ten percent of that amount to post bail and get released while your case is still pending.

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

In current times, all crimes, both misdemeanors and felonies, are defined by the legislature and codified by statute.

Some of the main differe…