by Chris Eggert | Aug 9, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
How long does the IID requirement continue after a DUI? In Oregon, whether you are in the DUI diversion program or get convicted of a DUI, there will be a requirement that you put an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your car in order to drive. If you are in DUI...
by admin | Feb 3, 2017 | Bankruptcy Relief, Court Room, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Family Law
Remember that this is usually your first and only time to impress the judge or jury. You want to dress appropriately! It is important to look neat, clean, and professional. I often tell clients to dress as though they were going to a job interview. It’s not required...
by Chris Eggert | Oct 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense
As a former prosecutor, I was called upon to use my discretion to decide whether to charge a person with having committed crimes. This discretion extended to what particular charges to bring, how to phrase the various counts, how to negotiate a deal, and what to seek...
by Chris Eggert | Jun 5, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Can an Oregon Resident Vote After a Felony Conviction? I recently had a client with a criminal case, who was preparing to enter a guilty plea to a felony crime. He asked me, “Will I still be able to vote?” The short answer, in many cases, is...
by Chris Eggert | Jul 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
“Take my DUII case to trial!” said one of my clients a couple of weeks ago. I agreed, and happily so, because I thought he was making the right call even though it was a tough one. This DUII case was a tough call on going to trial because my client was...
