Criminal Defense Q&A: I Just Got a Jury Summons. Can I Serve on a Jury with a Class A Felony from Another State?
Question: The felony was for Manufacture and/or Delivery of Controlled Substance (Marijuana). It was in 2001 for 4 ounces of weed. I was charged by the state of Oregon and sentenced according to Federal guidelines. Answer: Yes, you can probably serve on a jury. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, ex-felons can…
4 Ways a Juvenile Conviction Can Impact You if You Get Arrested Again as an Adult
When it comes to juvenile offenders, the goal of the criminal justice system is to rehabilitate – not punish.[i] Which is why, ordinarily, a person’s prior juvenile adjudication[ii] can’t be used against them when they become an adult. Still, there are instances when the mistake(s) of one’s youth can come…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Can I Expunge My Conviction for First-Degree Burglary? I Want to Become a Licensed Physical Therapist
Question: I have a past conviction for first-degree burglary that I would like to expunge. If my felony conviction is expunged, do I still have to disclose it when I apply for my physical therapist's license? Answer: Your question assumes that your conviction is expungeable. First-degree burglary can be expunged,…
I Confessed to the Cops – Will I Lose at My Preliminary Hearing?
Not necessarily. The point of a preliminary hearing is for the prosecution to convince a judge that a felony was committed and that you were the one who committed it.[i] But a judge will need more than your bare confession[ii] to be convinced. In fact, that’s the law.
What’s the Point of a Preliminary Hearing?
If you’ve been charged with a felony, the next step after your arraignment is the preliminary hearing. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for the prosecution to convince a judge that a felony was committed and that you were the one who committed it.[i] The prosecution will attempt to…
