Finding Solutions to Oregon Violent Crime Charges
If you or a member of your family faces prosecution for a violent offense such as assault or a weapons charge, the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you find ways to resolve the problem on favorable terms. At Oliveros & O'Brien in Clackamas, our goal is to help people get through the criminal justice system with their rights respected, their dignity intact and the lightest possible consequences.
Contact our office for a free consultation about the best alternatives for meeting and resolving violent crime charges in Greater Portland. In most cases, we can quote you a single flat fee and advise you about options that you don't even know you have.
Call 503-342-2334 to Discuss Your Case With a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our first step is to discuss the charges with you. You can help with your own defense by giving us a clear idea of the facts of the case, identifying witnesses and filling in the gaps of information that might be missing from the police report. We can then give you a good idea of your risk of punishment if you're convicted.
As far as the facts are concerned, our lawyers concentrate on what the government needs to prove against you to win a conviction. We show you how the presumption of innocence that protects you can also provide the necessary leverage to negotiate a favorable plea with the prosecution or fight the case in court — the choice is yours.
We explain the charges and the most likely penalties. We consider the effect that any previous criminal convictions might have on the consequences you might be facing. If your record is clean, we tell you how we can use that to your advantage.
At Oliveros & O'Brien, our goal is to help you resolve your case on the most favorable terms possible. In most situations, we can achieve that objective through early engagement with the prosecution. We work to get felony charges reduced to misdemeanors, to eliminate Measure 11 sentencing enhancements, or to dismiss charges when we can convince the prosecutor that it might not be able to prove its case.
We represent adults and juveniles facing such charges as assault, aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm or other weapon, domestic violence, road rage, bar fights and other violent offenses.
Our Advice Can Help You Choose Between a Plea Offer and a Trial
You'll find that your ability to negotiate a good outcome changes over time, and that your options are usually widest in the early stages of the case. We can guide you through the difficult choice to accept a plea offer or take your case to trial. Our experience with criminal defense means that you can count on us to make an accurate assessment of your risks while taking full advantage of your opportunities.
For more information about our ability to guide you through a criminal case involving violent offense charges, contact Oliveros & O'Brien in Clackamas for a free consultation.
