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2245 S.W. Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 241-4105
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Oregon Criminal Law Home Page
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Do you know THREE MISTAKES to avoid in court?
1. I'm sorry for what happened. I just want to get it over with and make things right. A criminal conviction can mark you for the rest of your life. By admitting guilt early you lose your negotiating power and waive important rights that protect you against the System. Unless you get a great offer--which most people can't tell anyway--there is usually no compelling reason to resolve it early.
2. I'm not a bad person. I can't believe this is happening to me. It's not just you. A criminal charge can effect people who depend on you too. It starts when police think they're job is to teach you a lesson by charging you with a crime. Next the System follows up by treating good people shamefully--people with families, financial obligations, or who are risking their jobs. The mentality of the System is crime equals punishment, with small regard to how it effects you or the people who depend on you. You may feel devastated by what's happened, but to protect your rights and the people who depend on you, you'll need serious damage control.
3. I didn't do it. II'll just tell the judge what happened and the case will be dismissed. Even if you're innocent, you could still be convicted. The courts can and do make mistakes. Remember O.J. Simpson? When you're charged with a crime, your liberty is in the hands of strangers: the judges, the jury, and the prosecutors. At your first court date, the judge will NOT let you explain any defenses to your case or why you are innocent. You'll likely come back to court many times before your case ends, even if it interferes with work or travel. In some cases, you'll need the court's permission to leave the state.
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Because we know what you're up against, we help people get justice.
Besides a jury trial or negotiated plea, we know about remedies you've probably never considered, including ways of reducing a jail sentence or getting charges dismissed--even if you think you're guilty. That's part of your rights too. We also know ways to try and stop a criminal charge from leaving a permanent mark against you.
Your defense begins with a desire to get on with your life. We do not charge for the initial telephone consultation. This gives you the chance to ask basic questions about your case, and for you to talk to a licensed attorney about what to do next.
Who will champion your liberty in court? We are a small, affordable, criminal defense firm that has protected good people in trouble for over 12 years. We are NOT public defenders. So if you've been thinking "If I had only..." , then why not consider experienced criminal defense counsel. The initial telephone call is free. (503) 241-4105.
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Charged with DUII?
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Call 503 241-4105
There's no charge for the initial phone consultation!
Kahn & Ifversen Attorneys, L.L.P.
2245 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland Oregon, 97201
Kenneth E. Kahn II attorneykahn@aol.com
Thomas P. Ifversen tomifversen@aol.com
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What to tell the police
when you're under
investigation for a crime
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