If you have multiple convictions for DUII, you will be required to have one. Under a law passed in 2011, if you are a first-time offender placed on diversion for DUI, you will also be required to have one. But, Oregon lawmakers are now looking at ways to ensure all DUI offenders are required to have ignition interlock devices installed on their vehicles, especially those who try to bypass the requirement. [Read more…]
Tougher DUII Laws Pass Oregon Legislature
The Oregon legislature has passed a bill that will toughen the state’s drunk driving (DUII) laws, requiring a breathalyzer (ignition interlock) device to be installed in the vehicle of every convicted DUII offender. [Read more…]
Proposed Ignition Interlock for 1st Offense Drunk Driving Arrest
A new bill before the Oregon legislature would require an ignition interlock device be installed in the car of anyone arrested for a 1st offense drunk driving charge (DUII), even before they are convicted. [Read more…]
Oregon DUII and Sex Offender Penalties Increased for Multiple Offenders
Oregon ballot initiative Measure 73, which passed in November, goes into effect on Dec 2. It will result in significantly increased penalties for 3rd offense DUII (drunk driving) charges as well as repeat sex offenders. [Read more…]
DUI, Medical Marijuana Laws Qualify for November Vote
Oregon voters will potentially be making some law changes this fall. As the Statesman Journal reports, several initiatives have qualified for the ballot, leaving voters in charge of some critical changes to DUI law and medical marijuana issues. Over 80,000 signatures were received by the Secretary of State Kate Brown, qualifying these issues for the ballot. [Read more…]
Oregon Supreme Court Hearing Case of DUI Blood Tests
Do the police have a right to draw blood from a person they suspect of DUI? Or does that person have a right to refuse that kind of search without fear of legal ramifications? These are the kind of questions that were asked earlier this week by attorneys in front of the state’s Supreme Court. [Read more…]
DUI Task Force Created In Coos County Oregon
Law enforcement agencies in Coos County came together to create a new DUI task force, the first of its kind and one that they hope other counties will seek to duplicate. [Read more…]
Oregon DUI Offender Gets Maximum Penalty
30 months in prison is the most you can be sentenced to for a DUI conviction in the state of Oregon. This lengthy prison term applies in cases where there is a history of DUI convictions. [Read more…]
DUII Charges Filed in Fatal Accident
An accident over this past weekend was caused, apparently, by a drunk driver. Estacada resident, 21 year old Christopher P. Mixon is being held on charges of DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) and 2nd degree manslaughter for his role. [Read more…]