Quite often DUII Defendants are charged with crimes related to or arising out of the underlying DUII charge. A District Attorney can prosecute a DUII Defendant with misdemeanor and felony crimes even if the police officer did not give a citation for that charge...
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,...
With Spring fast approaching many people will soon be taking to the water to enjoy fishing and other recreational activities in their boats. Many people do not understand the rules governing boating under the influence as well as its counterpart DUI. In the...
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...
Police will be out in force this Superbowl weekend. If you find yourself arrested or charged for driving under the influence for the first time, you have important statutory rights that could keep you out of jail and reduce your fines and license suspension. First...
Police in the Vancouver/Portland Metro area are increasing patrols during Super Bowl weekend. In the hours after the Super Bowl, State troopers will be out in full force throughout Oregon and Washington to catch drivers under the influence. Police are also asking...
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...