Feb 19th, 2019

Deanna Swenson accused of ballot tampering, retains attorney Jason Short

Deanna Swenson accused of ballot tampering, retains attorney Jason Short In a case that’s receiving national attention, former Clackamas County election worker Deanna Swenson has been charged with ballot tampering….

Feb 19th, 2019

Oregon looks into advanced technology for DNA tests

Oregon looks into advanced technology for DNA tests When police are investigating a crime, it is not uncommon for authorities to collect samples (ex. blood, saliva) from the crime scene…

Feb 19th, 2019

Facebook can lead to criminal charges

Facebook can lead to criminal charges Americans live in a very digital world. Everyone carries a cellphone and many engage in online social networking, including Facebook. With so much of…

Feb 19th, 2019

Washington County: Illegal stop and frisk maneuvers take America by storm

Washington County: Illegal stop and frisk maneuvers take America by storm Although the citizens of the United States enjoy living in a free nation built under the written amendments of…

Feb 19th, 2019

Arrest of businessman illustrates the severe penalties of tax evasion

Arrest of businessman illustrates the severe penalties of tax evasion A businessman in Oregon was recently arrested for engaging in illegal tactics to hide money from the IRS and avoid…

Feb 19th, 2019

Racial profiling is a concern in Oregon

Racial profiling is a concern in Oregon Unfair racial profiling routinely occurs across the country, and involves traffic stops as well as interrogations on the street. For many people in…

Feb 19th, 2019

Oregon’s new marijuana laws

Oregon’s new marijuana laws With the recent passing of Measure 91, Oregonians should get the facts about legalized marijuana in the state and the laws that will govern it. Portland…

Feb 19th, 2019

Oregon criminal cases may involve eyewitness misidentification

Oregon criminal cases may involve eyewitness misidentification The process of eyewitness identification has been found to be flawed in many ways and can potentially send an innocent person to prison….

Feb 19th, 2019

Electronics employee notifies police of child pornography on computer

Electronics employee notifies police of child pornography on computer A man was recently sentenced for possessing child pornography after an electronics employee found pornographic images on the man’s old hard…

Feb 19th, 2019

Oregon passes law requiring background checks for private gun sales

Oregon passes law requiring background checks for private gun sales As new Oregon gun control legislation goes into effect, gun owners need to be aware of how this may impact…