Can I Teach With a Felony Conviction In Oregon? 

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Like many other states, Oregon is experiencing a teacher shortage. With schools struggling to hire and retain qualified people to educate our kids, it may seem like the perfect time to pursue a teaching career. But, the staffing issues at many Oregon schools haven’t changed the state licensing requirements, which can be quite stringent.  In…

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Expungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers in Pendleton, Oregon

When you’re convicted of a crime, there are a number of consequences. In addition to whatever sentence you must serve, your personal criminal record is updated to include your conviction.  Depending on the crime, it may stay on your record forever. It can cost you access to certain rights, such as the right to own…

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The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Firearm in Oregon

Both the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of Oregon promise citizens the right to bear arms. But like all of the rights in our democracy, there are exceptions designed to protect everyone’s safety and peace. Americans are also entitled to free speech, but it’s still illegal to shout “Fire!” in a crowded movie theater. In…

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Restoring Firearm Rights Despite a Felony Conviction

One of the consequences of a felony conviction in Oregon is revocation of the right to possess a firearm through the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Even if the conviction was many years ago and an isolated event, the loss of the right to purchase and own a gun continues in perpetuity. Thankfully,…

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How Many Felonies Can be Reduced to Misdemeanors

Navigating Felony Reduction in Oregon: Your Comprehensive Guide Felony reduction is a legal process that can alleviate the burdens associated with a felony record. By reclassifying a felony conviction into a misdemeanor, individuals with most Class C or certain Class B felonies under Oregon law can experience a fresh start, even years after the original…

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Over-Prosecution Costs Billions in Lost Productivity

Anybody with a felony record knows very well the challenges of finding decent employment and housing. The clear result of felony prosecutions is that good potential workers are kept out of the productive labor force. A report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research states that this under-employment actually reduces the productivity of the…

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Can Rights be Restored if Money is Still Owed in a Case?

In our experience, all fines, fees, and restitution must be paid off before people can set aside a conviction. A reduction requires at a minimum to be up to date with a payment plan. The laws do not explicitly discuss money owed, but they do discuss complying with the sentence of the court, which arguably…

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Can I Restore my Rights if I Have a Felony Vehicle Conviction?

Convictions for felony vehicle crimes cannot be set aside, but they can be reduced to misdemeanors. Oregon Revised Statute 161.705 allows a Class C Felony to be reduced to a Class A Misdemeanor. Felony reduction to misdemeanor applies to convictions for criminal as well as vehicle crimes. Once a felony conviction is properly reduced to…

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Five Things to Know About Rights Restoration in Oregon

  1. Expungement clears criminal records Expungement in Oregon is a complete restoration of your rights. Records of the arrest and conviction, including police records, are destroyed and you are allowed to deny the arrest and conviction ever occurred. Only in very limited circumstances can a court reopen a sealed file. If all of your…

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