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  • Astoria
    • Former Defense Attorney: Should I begin alcohol treatment before going to court? Yes. First of all, a DUII arrest can be the sign that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and need help. Furthermore, voluntarily seeking treatment immediately after your arrest is a way to show that you are taking responsibility for possibly having a problem. If you later are convicted of a DUII, the judge probably will look more favorably on your situation if you can show that you immediately took responsibility for recognizing this problem and doing something about it.
  • Bend
    • Brothers Law Firm: Government is also prohibited from imposing excessive fines as punishment for a crime. To determine if a fine is excessive, courts look at whether the fine is grossly disproportionate to the seriousness of the offense. Therefore, the more serious the crime (such as murder), the higher the fine may be.
  • Beaverton
  • Coos Bay
    • Vincent, Victor & Evans: It may be possible to successfully defend or mitigate against a DUI/DUII charge.
  • Corvallis
    • Lorence & Dickman: If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants for either alcohol or drugs, you were probably asked to take a breath and/or urine test. If you took a breath test and blew more than .08 blood alcohol content then your license was probably suspended for a period of at least 90 days. The suspension period could be longer if it is a multiple offense. If you refused to take the breath test, your license was suspended for one year or longer. This is a suspension which is being levied by the Department of Motor Vehicles. It is completely separate from any criminal charges which may be brought against you in any court. It is important to understand the difference. The DMV suspension is a separate suspension and will go into effect even if the criminal charges are subsequently dropped. Many people do not understand the difference. It is important that you read all of the papers given to you after an arrest relating to the DMV suspension. You are entitled to a hearing on the DMV suspension; however, you must request in writing, a hearing on that suspension within 10 days of the date of arrest. This is clearly stated on your paperwork, yet many people fail to do this. If you have been arrested for DUII you need to see an attorney immediately.
    • Ringo, Stuber, Ensor & Hadlock: You have a number of rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution, and by State statutes. First and foremost, you have the right to remain silent. You should exercise this right. Secondly, you have the right to an attorney. At the jail you will be asked to take a breath test. At your request, the police officer must give you a reasonable opportunity to call a lawyer BEFORE taking the breath test. If you don't know a criminal lawyer to call for advice, ask for a phone book. Finally, you will have the right to pay lots of money. Regardless of the outcome of your case, expect to pay at least a couple of thousand dollars. The best advice I can give you is also the simplest: If you choose to drink, let a non-drinker do the driving.
  • Eugene
  • Grant Pass
    • Christopher Mecca: Almost any criminal charge can result in severe consequences. The person charged may face fines, jail, or prison.
  • Gresham
    • Ken Kissir: In criminal law, your constitutional right to a jury trial is the final defense to weak, false and unfair prosecutions. You need an experienced trial attorney as this last line of defense. If you have been or think that you will be charged with a crime, it is imperative that you seek legal advice immediately. The sooner you have competent legal counsel, the better able that attorney will be to protect your rights. In a DUII case, for example, you must request a hearing with DMV to contest your license suspension within 10 days of your citation or you forever lose that right. That's why police officers always set the court date out on the citation later than 10 days from that time! Cases arising out of false charges can often be dismissed prior to the District Attorney filing or indicting the case, but you need an experienced and aggressive advocate to get through to the DA and explain your case. If you are charged, a number of legal avenues exist prior to getting to trial, including civil compromises and outright dismissals, but again, you need an attorney who knows the criminal legal system to increase your odds of something like this happening.
  • Hillsboro
    • Harris Law Firm: In today's world, we know that no single attorney can stay up to date on every facet of the law.
    • Garland Law: Our Constitution provides every citizen with certain rights when the government accuses that citizen of a criminal offense. Those rights include the right to remain silent. That is, one is not required to speak with any government official without the presence of an attorney. We have the right to be represented by an attorney at any stage of the proceeding. Further rights provide that the government has the burden of proving the criminal offense against a citizen beyond a reasonable doubt, and that proof of guilt be presented to a jury of citizens from the community. Before speaking with any person about any criminal offense, please call for an appointment with an attorney.
    • John Tyner: Under Oregon ÒImplied ConsentÓ laws, anyone with a valid driverÕs license has consented to chemical testing when requested by law enforcement. Failure to consent to a field test can result in immediate license suspension and even the impounding of your vehicle. You have only ten days to notify the Oregon DMV and request an administrative hearing.
    • Ray Bassel: If you are arrested for DUI or DUII, and you fail or refuse to take a breath-test, you face an automatic suspension of your driverÕs license for by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) unless you request a hearing within 10 days. This suspension could stand even if you win your DUI case. If you are convicted, you face steep fines and jail time of at least two day for a first offense In addition, you could end up paying high risk auto insurance for several years after you get your driverÕs license back.
    • McNeil Law Office: Are you afraid of serving jail time for your DWI / DUI arrest? Have you lost your license due to a DWI / DUI arrest and need to know if you can get it back? Do you have concerns about fees, license revocation or rehabilitation requirements due to a recent DWI / DUI arrest?
    • Nachtigal, Eisenstein & Associates: DUI/DWI-Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction on DUI/DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.
  • Lake Oswego
    • Gilroy Napoli: Laws in Oregon are becoming increasingly strict regarding drunk driving offenses.
  • Medford
  • Newberg
    • Hansen, Terry: In Oregon, a DUI charge should be taken very seriously. A guilty verdict will almost certainly have a negative impact on your driving privileges, employment opportunities, family relationships, and insurance rates for a long time to come. Jail time and expensive fines can happen even on your first offense. Most importantly, three DUI convictions in Oregon within 10 years mean an automatic lifetime suspension of your drivers license. The fourth conviction will result in a mandatory prison sentence of not less then 13 months and no more than 5 years with up to a $100,000 fine.
  • Oregon City
    • Bruce Shepley: If you are or may be accused of having committed a criminal act, it is almost always in your best interest to obtain legal representation as soon as possible.
    • John Henry Hingson: There are serious federal and state constitutional implications present in every DUI case. new cases are being decided every day from the U.S. Supreme Court all the way down to State Appellate Courts throughout the country, which are routinely deciding issues that are placed before it in the field of driving under the influence.
  • Portland
  • Salem
  • Stayton Oregon
    • McGehee Law Office: Drunk driving is a very serious crime and one that you will need help getting through.
  • St. Helens
    • Robert Salisbury: Any conviction can have serious, long-term consequences, including: ¥ Being disqualified from employment opportunities ¥ Having your assets and property taken from you ¥ Having your driver's license temporarily or permanently revoked ¥ Jail or prison
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