Clear explanations of basic criminal law concepts and how they apply in Oregon. Covers fundamental principles such as burden of proof, mens rea, actus reus, constitutional rights, common defenses, plea deals, sentencing, and Oregon-specific statutes and procedures. Ideal for people new to the criminal justice system or seeking straightforward information about Oregon criminal law.
One of the law blogs I enjoy reading, The Appeal, has a new “Explainer” series, where lawyers “help unpack” (AKA “explain”) some of the most complicated issues in the criminal justice system. I never thought harmless error was particularly complicated. Appellate courts sometimes find that trial courts erred, but they don’t care. It’s sort of… Read More
Interestingly, denying knowledge of a person’s location is not ‘concealing’ the person for purposes of hindering prosecution. State v. Carpenter, 365 Or 488 (2019). Read More