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Being charged with a DUI in Oregon can feel overwhelming, but a charge is not the same thing as a conviction. Oregon law gives people facing a DUI charge more than one way to challenge the case, and understanding those options is the first step toward a stronger...
Oregon treats driving while suspended after a DUI as a criminal matter. Depending on why your license was suspended, it lands you in the same courthouse where your DUI case is still open. This is a knowable problem, though. When your suspension starts, what a hardship permit allows, and what happens after a citation are all specific and findable. Here’s how it works in Oregon, and what to do if you’ve already been cited.
For many people facing a DUI charge in Oregon for the first time, the DUI diversion program represents a path toward resolving the case without a permanent conviction.
It is not a simple dismissal, however, and it comes with real requirements and real risks.
Understanding how the program works, who qualifies, what it demands over the course of a year, and what happens if something goes wrong along the way is essential before deciding whether diversion is the right choice for your situation.