Oregon’s lawmakers finally made some significant and much overdue changes to the expungement law. These changes went into effect January 1, 2022. Here is a quick run down of some of the big changes: Shorter Wait Time…
Before Measure 110, possession of a personal amount of drugs was classified as an A misdemeanor for Schedule 1-3 Controlled Substance. Measure 110 reclassifies possession of a personal amount of any of these drugs as a Class…
Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110 on November 3, 2020. The measure decriminalized possession of a “personal amount” of drugs. It is the first of its kind in the United States. It is significant because it recognizes…
People convicted of a felony have a much more difficult time securing housing, employment, scholarships, and loans. They may not be allowed to volunteer in schools, youth sports, and other organizations. They can’t enter Canada, and they…
People convicted of felonies are not allowed to possess or purchase firearms. In Oregon, they face being charged with the crime of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, which is also a felony. The good news is…
On March 23, 2020 Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 20-12. The 8 page Order covers a lot of ground but this post will focus on criminal charges people face for violating the Order. The Order…
The earlier post covered the benefits of SB420 for expunging marijuana convictions. SB420 only applies to a “qualifying marijuana conviction.” Let’s look at what this means: Some convictions eligible for SB420 expungement include: Possession of less than…
When Oregon legalized marijuana, it also expanded the expungement law to include MCS Marijuana and DCS Marijuana. Now, people convicted of Growing Marijuana or delivering marijuana canOregon now allows people convicted of growing marijuana to have their…
Arrested in Portland for Hiring a Prostitute? You may be able to get the case dismissed through the community court program. This program, unique to Multnomah County, is for people charged with Commercial Sexual Solicitation, a Class…
I received this e-mail from a client a few weeks ago: “I am in receipt of both letters and all signed orders sent from your office. It was quite emotional reading them and coming to the realization…