Oregon DUI Arrest Stories

(Corvallis, Oregon) Benton county

i went to court on monday for a dui. the officer had put the wrong court time on my ticket so i was late and missed the videos and the paper work. they asked me what i plea but told me i had to come back sense i didnt have all of the papers signed. when i got home i realized he had written the violation code incorrectly. do i have a case at all, should i get a lawyer.. i am supposed to return on thursday

(Aloha, Oregon) Washington county

Justin Hookie, 22, Lost control of his car in the pouring rain. Passenger was thrown from the car and died. Car hit median and went flying. Justin was found a block down in shock. Shattered ankle. Delirious and being charged with hit and run and manslaughter 1. He is an innocent victim. He was driving while having a suspended license.

(Bend, Oregon) Deschutes county

My girlfriend is a resident of MO. In Feb 2011 had a traffic accident and was arrested for DUII. Prior to that offense, she had an arrest for driving while under the influence of a prescription medication, so this is considered a second offense. She is planning on moving to Oregon in Feb of 2012. Her trial for the second dui in MO is scheduled for next month (end of Nov. 2011). Can she apply for and receive an Oregon Drivers license before her trial in MO if she uses my address as her current address? What would happen to her Oregon Drivers license after her trial date in Nov. if she is found guilty of dui in MO?

(ROSEBURG, Oregon) Douglas county

Summary:Charged with dui with 2 prior convictionsCase description:pulled over for "driving like sh*t". Was administered the field sobriety test after informing the police officer of a recent knee surgery (July). Arrested on the police officer's opinion that I was intoxicated. Taken to police station where I took the breathelyzer and blew a .12. Booked and released. I have two prior misdemeanor convictions in California within the past 4 years, and am being charged with a felony dui.

(Portland, Oregon) Multnomah county

Saturday night I was with friends at a bar in Clackamas where I did drink beer. I left there a little past midnight. I drove I205 to I5 and Hwy 217 to HWY 26 out to Hillsboro. I exited at 185th. I turned left to go south on 185th and while on the overpass; I slid and hit the guard rail doing damage to the car I was driving. No one else was involved. I was not injured. Someone called 911 and officers arrived from Hillsboro PD and Washington County Sheriff’s Department. They asked if I was drinking and I said I was drinking Beer. After their physical tests which I agreed to they arrested me and took me to the Washington County Jail. I agreed to a breathalyzer test which I failed with a 0.09�C. I am puzzled by the slippage of my all wheel drive vehicle on that overpass I’ve used for years. T live near the streets of Tanasborn.I must appear to answer the dui charges on Wednesday, October 12. No driving violations were cited. My car was not impounded.I’d like to discuss options if any on Tuesday morning sometime. Appeal, Hardship. Diversion.I will be at work so (Wilsonville) I will have to set up a time, mid morning, when I can speak privately. Please advise.

(ONTARIO, Oregon) Malheur county

Summary:duiiCase description:driving back from boise idaho got pulled over by state trooper for above speed limit , changing lane while not signaling and not stoping for officer right away

(REDMOND, Oregon) Deschutes county

Had a prior conviction 4 and a half years ago. Very complicated case, it started out with domestic violence, resulted in her dui, conflicting reports from hospital and police reports. Did have two 12 ounce beers, 2 hours prior to being pulled over. Also charged with endangerment and non-compliance. Please call on Thursday prior to 1245pm or after 4pm. Or all day on Friday.

(WOODBURN, Oregon) Marion county

Friday she was coming home and she was pulled over by an officer and she was taken in to blow a breathalizer and blew a 1.0, she had a prior dui but completed some sort of program so she is not sure if it is on her record.

(Portland, Oregon) Multnomah county

I went out one night, left a restataunt yes I had been drinking I stopped at a mini mart went in baught something and left. I got stopped a block from my house I did the sobriety and was arrested, I blew a 0.08 and was released. This was my first dui and now they ate trying to get me for two dui I need help/advice please

(Hillsboro, Oregon) Washington county

I'm a 46 year old WA resident playing golf with customers at an event. Left after dinner, didn't dim lights, and was pulled over by a North Plains police officer, who was relieved at scene when an OR state trooper arrived. I failed a long field sobriety test and was arrested and taken to their station where I blew two successive 0.13% tests. I was cooperative and the trooper called a cab, allowed me to return to my vehicle and get my suitcase, go to a hotel, and did not impound my car. He also said that he would note in his report that I was cooperative and that I could expect leniency from the judge. I'm a sales manager in the Seattle area and have a facility and reps in Salem that I drive down to see every two to three weeks or so. While having a license suspended in OR would cause a challenge, I would REALLY like to avoid having my license suspended in WA. My questions: I see what I can expect to pay for a fine. With the officer's comments about expected leniency, is the ROI from hiring an attorney worth it for me? What other factors should I consider?It looks like I would be eligible for deferment, is that true? Would I need to take the required classes in OR, or could I take them in WA? Can I avoid jail time?When do I request a deferment? Prior to pleading guilty?