Portland Drunk Driving Attorney

Driving under the influence of DUI/DUII in Oregon requires an experienced DUI attorney that can help you protect your rights, protect your driving privileges and minimize the fines and penalties you face.

In Oregon, it is important to hire an attorney immediately who can start working with prosecutors and the DMV on your case.

Penalties for a first DUII in Oregon include

At least two days in jail or 80 hours of community service
18-24 months of probation
Mandatory victim panel
A minimum fine of $1,000
Court costs and fees
Driver’s license suspension

A second DUII in Oregon increases your fine to $1,500 and your driver’s license may be suspended for up to three years.

A third DUII conviction in Oregon is now a Class C Felony, which means that you could serve up to 5 years in prison. The minimum jail sentence on a third DUI is 90 days. Your actual sentence will depend on many factors including your criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the DUI. The fine for a third DUI increases to a minimum of $2,000 and your privilege to drive could be suspended for life.

If you are facing a fourth DUI, you are likely facing prison time of at least one and a half years and a lifetime suspension of your driving privileges.

Hire an Experienced DUI Lawyer

Kris Carrasco is an experienced DUI/DUII lawyer can help you make the best decision on your case. Oregon DUIIs involve many complex legal issues from the moment the officer decides to pull you over all the way through trial and sentencing. Only an experienced attorney can help you navigate and fight the charge using all the tools available.

Call today or use our contact form for a no obligation, free case evaluation. 360.975.4673

Feb 29, 2024

by GC on Kris Carrasco Attorney at Law

Out of State Restraining Order

I was in a horrible situation where the mother of my son had me arrested on false claims so she could kidnap our son and move to Washington from California. She filed a restraining order when she got to Washington, listing our son as a protected party and claimed I had been abusive to her and him, writing a statement filled with lies and stories going back many years. She went so far as to have her family members, whom had never left Washington submit statements as well. The whole thing was disturbing and as a result I wasn't able to see my son for months. Kris didn't get dragged into arguing the meritless claims she made but instead focused on the actual law. Washington did not have jurisdiction over me and as a result a restraining order was not legal. A temp judge granted the restraining order and Kris made the judge explain on the stand multiple times how Washington had jurisdiction. She could not. He filed a motion for reconsideration shortly after outlining case law and making it clear that the temp judge had made a mistake. A commissioner reviewed and granted the motion for reconsideration. As a result, I was able to be reunited with my son, 102 days later. Kris is an amazing lawyer and I can't thank him enough for what he did for me and my son. Don't hesitate to hire him.