Oregon Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• The Search of Cars at the Time of Arrest
  Things happen quickly when the police make an arrest. Often, the person being arrested doesn’t have time to think about what his or her rights might be because the situation is overwhelming. It is, therefore, important to be familiar with your rights in case you are ever arrested. If you are arrested in or near your car then you need to understand how and to what extent … more
• What Happens When You Face Out of State Criminal Charges?
  Any kind of criminal charge can be difficult for the accused to manage.  However, if a person is arrested and charged with a crime in a state that is not his or her permanent residence then it might be even more difficult to mount an adequate defense. Jurisdiction The state in which the alleged crime occurred is the state that has jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.  So, for … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application
• Motion To Set Aside Records Of Arrest (A) (Lane County)
• Affidavit In Support Of Motion (A) (Lane County)
• Order To Set Aside And Seal Records Of Arrest (A) (Lane County)

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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