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Eugene Oregon Criminal
Defense Lawyer / Attorney
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Eugene Oregon Criminal
Defense Lawyer / Attorney
If you are looking for an Oregon criminal defense attorney with experience in courts not only in the Eugene / Springfield area, but throughout the state of Oregon, consider calling the Duvall Law Office to schedule an appointment now. The Duvall Law Office is experienced in the defense of virtually all Oregon criminal offenses from Measure 11 crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence / abuse offenses, child abuse to driving under the influence of intoxicants (aka DUII, DUI or drunk driving). All Oregon felonies and misdemeanors.
One offense we assist client with is Interfering with a peace officer, otherwise know as Interfering with a police officer. The is set forth here:
“ORS 162.247
(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer if the person, knowing that another person is a peace officer or a parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181.610 (Definitions for ORS 181.610 to 181.712):
(a) Intentionally acts in a manner that prevents, or attempts to prevent, a peace officer or parole and probation officer from performing the lawful duties of the officer with regards to another person; or
(b) Refuses to obey a lawful order by the peace officer or parole and probation officer.
(2) Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) This section does not apply in situations in which the person is engaging in:
(a) Activity that would constitute resisting arrest under ORS 162.315 (Resisting arrest); or
(b) Passive resistance.”