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Search for Oregon DUI Attorneys by County.
Attorney Offices by Municipality
- 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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