Attorney with 26 years experience representing those accused of crimes in the State of Oregon, Developing Strategies for effective representation, including Pre-Charge Representation, Investigation, Negotiation, Motion Hearings, Trials, Appeals, Post Conviction Relief
IN REPRESENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
ALL OREGON STATE COURTS
US DISTRICT COURT OREGON
~~All Measure 11 offenses, Homicides, Felony Assaults, Kidnapping, Arson, Domestic Violence; Vigorous Sex Offenses Defense including Computer Crimes and Internet Allegations, ~~
~~Defense of Possession, Delivery, Manufacturing of Controlled Substances, Commercial Drug Operations~~
~~Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants/Major Traffic Offenses , DUII, Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, Attempt to Elude(alcohol, Prescription Medication, Illegal Substances Impairment), dmv hearings, the 1st 10 days after the arrest are critical to the defense, Motions to Suppress the Stop and Arrest~~
~~Property Crimes; Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Identity Theft, Forgery, Computer Property crimes~~
~~Guns/Firearms; crimes involving use of guns, firearms, ammunition, Enhancement Penalties, Mandatory Minimums, 2nd Amendment issues of US Constitution~~
~~4th Amendment Search and Seizure Issues; 5th and 6th Amendment issues, due process, rights to fair trial~~
~~Criminal Appeals/Post Conviction Relief after Judgment has been Entered ~~
~~Motions to Modify Sentence; Motions for New Trial~~
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Recent Appeal win reported and quoted "The Oregonian"
http://www.oregonlive.com/hillsboro/index.ssf/2012/03/hillsboro_woman_says_she_was_s.html
Read this interesting Appeal Decision from Court of Appeals:
http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/Publications/A142110.pdf
An another appeal win overturning 33 year conviction in Measure 11 case:
http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/Publications/A139810.htm
TRIALS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Marion County Circuit Court, Salem, Or, 11/4/13, convinced Marion County DA to dismiss Felony Driving While Suspended AND talking on Phone while driving charges;
Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, OR, 10/10/13, represented father contesting restraining Order; Dismissed;
Linn County Circuit Court, Albany, OR, 11/11/13; convinced DA to dismiss Delivery of Methamphetamine charges due to lack of evidence, client Ordered immediately released from custody;
Federal District Court of Oregon, 6/7/13, Defended charges of Delivery of Heroin Causing Death of another, (Len Bias Law), 4 day Jury Trial, 1st NOT GUILTY in USA for that charge !!! (guilty of lesser charge of Conspiracy)
Hood River Circuit Court, 4/18/13, convinced DA to dismiss Hit and Run/Criminal Mischief charges, one week before trial
Washington County, Hillsboro, 4/16/13, child custody awarded to client father.
Multnomah County, 3/21/13, child custody awarded to client father
Washington County, 3/20/13, client released from jail posting no bail on Measure 11, Assault 1 charge
Multnomah County, 2/19/13, Obtained reduction from a B Felony Delivery of Controlled Substance for Consideration....to a Misdemeanor
Trial, Multnomah County, defended charges of Attempted Promoting Prostitution, 2/6/13, verdict NOT GUILTY !!
7/25/12; Convinced Multnomah County DA (Portland) to dismiss charges of Delivery/Possession of Controlled Substance, lack of credible evidence
Gresham Circuit Court, 6/5/12, defended 2 Counts Disorderly Conduct, Judge grants Motion for Judgment of Acquittal after State rests its case on both counts, Case Dismissed !! Protected rights to freedom of speech and expression can never be Disorderly Conduct unless there is actual and present threat of violence
Win for mother's rights, 5/8/12 represented mom in Clackamas County Court against efforts to reduce her 50/50 visitation to every other weekend...visitation Ordered remaining the same !!!
Defended Delivery of Controlled Substance charges, 5/4/12, Dismissed day before trial, Multnomah County Circuit Court
Handled Jury Trial, Clackamas County, defended charges of Domestic Violence Harassment, 4/27/12, verdict NOT GUILTY !!
Successful Jury and Court trials, and all aspects of pre-trial Motion practice, throughout the State of Oregon, since 1987
Handled 119 Appeals Cases in the State of Oregon since 1991
The best possible outcome for the client is always pursued.