Our Oregon Criminal Defense Blog
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Can I drink while in diversion? As of June 23, 2011, anyone entering in to the diversion program must agree, with a few exceptions, not to use intoxicants during the diversion period. -
DUI Arrest, Didn't Fail the FSTs, But Did Fail Breath Test. What Now? Oregon also has a law requiring you to submit to a breath test if asked by an officer. If you refuse, DMV will suspend your license for between 1 and 3 years. -
Oregon's Jessica's Law Jessica’s Law refers to a law requiring mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex crimes that was named after a child victim in Florida. -
I got a DUI, Is it a Felony? A DUI becomes a felony if the new offense occurs within 10 years of at least 2 prior DUI convictions. -
DUI Arrest Dash Cam Videotape Evidence Is Lost DUI arrest dash cam videotape evidence is lost. The loss of videotape evidence violates a defendant's right to due process and is still valuable at trial -
2012 Important DUII update Beginning in 2012, certain criminal defendants entering into the DUI Diversion program were required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed. -
What is the Intoxilyzer 8000 Breathalyzer The Intoxilyzer 8000 is the instrument Oregon law enforcement uses to estimate the blood alcohol content (BAC) of suspected DUI drivers. -
What if the court alleges I violated a term of diversion? At a show cause hearing, the DA presents evidence of your failure to complete the terms of diversion and the court can terminate the diversion agreement. -
Convicted of a DUI, how do I get my license back? An Oregon DUI conviction carries a mandatory license suspension, after which there are several more requirements before getting your license fully reinstated. -
Oregon DUII Law Guide Oregon has an implied consent law that requires you, as a driver, to consent to a breath test, urine sample, or blood draw upon request by law enforcement or face a suspension of your license.