Oregon Criminal Procedural Law and Oregon Traffic Law 2015

A handbook for lawyers, law enforcement, and anyone involved in the Oregon justice system. A detailed summary of Oregon criminal procedural law, primarily Oregon law, but including a general description of controlling federal law. The book includes substantive material on traffic law. Topics include statements by suspects, search and seizure, stop and frisk, arrests, and topics distinct to traffic law, including a summary of reckless driving, hit and run, driving under the influence, and driving while suspended. The book is directed at both prosecution and defense. It can be used as a teaching text, but is designed for practical use. It is ideal as an easy and accessible pocket or desktop reference. Related sections and case discussions are tied together with cross references throughout the book. The author, in active practice for 36 years, has worked as a prosecutor and in the private practice of criminal defense. The book is current for cases through December 31, 2014, and is updated annually.