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The Three Types of Field Sobriety Tests

The Three Types of Field Sobriety Tests

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardBeing pulled over by a police officer can be scary, especially if you have had a beer or two. You never know what to expect when an officer pulls you over, and you may not even know why you were being pulled over. Still, your heart...

Can You Get a DUI While High in Oregon?

Can You Get a DUI While High in Oregon?

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardIn 2014, the state of Oregon legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older to purchase. While this means that the residents of Deschutes county can enjoy this plant on their own time and in their own homes, some laws...

The Strangest Laws in Oregon

The Strangest Laws in Oregon

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardIn general, Oregon is known throughout the country for being a little weird. Maybe it’s all thanks to Portland, or maybe it’s just the people living here. Whatever it is, the result has been the creation of some pretty strange...

How To Get Around After Losing Your License

How To Get Around After Losing Your License

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardIn some cases, after being accused and convicted of a DUI, you’ll have your license suspended or revoked. In moments like these, your life can change dramatically. Suddenly, the freedom you once had to travel is no longer yours. An...

What to Wear in Court

What to Wear in Court

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardNo matter what people say, first impressions matter. Yes, we all know that what you look like shouldn’t matter; that it’s your heart that counts. However, human nature does not change and, like it or not, you are judged based off...

The Dos and Don’ts of Being Stopped for a DUI

The Dos and Don’ts of Being Stopped for a DUI

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardHow you behave when being stopped by a cop for any offense, whether it’s speeding, a broken tail light, or for suspicion of driving under the influence, can make or break your case. Cops are humans too, and if you make their jobs...

How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Ability

How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Ability

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardYou’re out with your friends on a Friday night at the local pub, having a good time, sharing some good conversation together, and chugging a few beers. After a few hours, you’re ready to pack it in. You think you’re okay to drive,...

How to Comfort Those Affected By a Drunk Driver

How to Comfort Those Affected By a Drunk Driver

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardAccording to the United States Department of Transportation, almost 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes every day in the United States. That’s one person every 48 minutes. With such numbers, most of us either have been affected...

Consequences of a DUI

Consequences of a DUI

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardBeing arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) is only the beginning. Drinking and driving is not only a serious offense and can result in a felony on your record, but...

DUI Penalties: 1st, 2nd, and More Offenses

DUI Penalties: 1st, 2nd, and More Offenses

You Deserve to Have Your Story HeardWhen you’re pulled over and are charged with a DUI, one of the first things you may want to know is what the potential penalties are if you are convicted. In Oregon, DUIs are either a misdemeanor or a felony, so penalties can range...