The Oregon Legislature has created a “Super DUII” category as an enhanced penalty for Driving under the Influence. INCREASED MINIMUM DUII PENALTIES Oregon law now provides for a mandatory minimum fine of $2,000 for DUII defendants with a high Blood Alcohol Content...
In November 2010, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved the Oregon Crimefighting act which substantially increases the penalties for Felony DUI. The act creates a felony for a third DUI conviction in ten years and mandates 90 days prison time. The pertinent portions...
Child support is calculated pursuant to the Oregon Child Support Guidelines which are designed to address the needs of most families. The Child Support Guidelines are used by the Courts or the Division of Child Support to ensure that child support is calculated...
Spousal supports are generally deductable from the payer spouse’s taxes and charged as income to the payee. To be eligible for a tax deduction, the spousal support payment must be: 1. The payments must be made in an actual cash payment which includes checks,...
A divorce can take months and sometimes even years to get resolved by the Court. Most people simply cannot wait that long and need a quick decision or Pendente Lite Relief regarding child custody, visitation, the cars, the house – or most often – money for support...
The current economy is having a substantial impact on families and the ability to pay spousal support. Spousal support obligors are either losing their jobs or suffering a substantial reduction in income. Thus, our Courts are facing a huge increase in requests for...
The State of Washington has standard penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence. However, drivers with extremely high blood alcohol content (BAC) may be subject to more severe or enhanced DUI penalties. Washington requires drivers to maintain the...
DUII Defenses A conviction for drunk driving can translate into jail time, loss of your driver’s license, financial hardship, and other life-changing consequences. There are many DUII defenses that may reduce or even dismiss your charges. If any of your...
DUII Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Often a driving under the influence charge is a sign of an underlying drug and/or alcohol addiction which requires treatment. Rehabilitation programs help individuals deal with their substance abuse problem and can improve a...
What is Personal Injury? Personal injury is a physical or mental injury caused by another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct. Personal injury cases are a form of civil litigation as opposed to criminal matters. Personal injury can occur in a wide variety of...