Corbridge Law Offices See Rise in DUI Cases in Washington County Oregon

Washington County Courthouse, Hillsboro, Oregon (December 2019) - There seems to be an increase in arrests for DUI, DWI, and DUII in Hillsboro, Oregon, and Beaverton, Oregon this year, for the greater Washington County area. Often the cause of this is alleged drinking at Holiday Parties, or Corporate Christmas Parties.

If you are charged with driving under the influence by a Washington County Sheriff in Oregon and are in custody at Washington County Jail in downtown Hillsboro or are released, we advise you to consult an attorney immediately to know your rights.

DUI for alcohol use while operating a vehicle, or DUII for marijuana or prescription drugs while operating a motor vehicle can be costly in fines, possible jail time, embarrassment, lost work time, job loss, and other penalties such as losing your license or needing an SR22 or DMV hearing. A Hillsboro DUI Lawyer can help with DUI defense in most cases.

The State of Oregon often defines DUI, DUII, DUII3 or Driving Under Influence 3 as follows:

ORS 813.010(1) Driving under the influence of intoxicants; penalty.

A person commits the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if the person drives a vehicle while the person:
(a) Has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100, 813.140 or 813.150;
(b) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, a controlled substance or an inhalant; or
(c) Is under the influence of any combination of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, a controlled substance and an inhalant.
It is important that residents and visitors to Washington County understand the law and the legal blood alcohol limits. 

Corbridge Law Offices in Hillsboro, Oregon, located in the Kaiser Building in Tanasbourne, just north of Evergreen Parkway can help you know what your rights are and what option you have moving forward with your case. Find out what to expect after a DUI or DUII in Washington County.

Being charged with a crime or trying to obtain compensation for physical injuries or property damage can quickly become overwhelming. Let us put our skills and years of experience to work for you. If you are looking for legal help in Portland, OR, Beaverton, OR, Hillsboro, OR, or Washington County, OR, contact Corbridge Law Offices, P.C. today.