Fines for Distracted Driving in Oregon As of July 1st, 2018, the fines for Distracted Driving have jumped pretty dramatically, according to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). There is already a high price for distracted driving. From 2012-2016 in Oregon, there were 10,814 accidents involving a Distracted Driver, resulting in 70 fatalities and 16,503 injuries. […]
Hello, weekend! Get ready to enjoy all of the outdoor events the Greater Portland area has to offer. The next few days feature a vintage racing festival, art in the garden, a mermaid parade, a race in nature, and a book festival. How fun! 2018 Portland Vintage Racing Festival – July 26th – 29th Can […]
Legal Team RDF Reynolds Defense Firm legal team has six attorneys, myself and five who work for me. All five represent every client that hires us, but one is designated as the lead attorney. The lead attorney’s job is to first be the primary point of contact for the case both for the client, the […]
Hello, weekend! Portland loves its summer festivals, and this weekend is no different. Celebrate country music, tea, or pop music over the next few days. If that doesn’t sound like fun, there’s 2 other evening activities that will help you relax. Keep reading! Wild Hare Country Festival – July 20th – 21st Country music […]
Unknown Defendant: “I don’t want an attorney, I want to represent myself.“ Judge: “Ok. You are probably going to jail.” This was the conversation in a local courtroom, as relayed to us by a person (now a client) who originally thought representing herself was a good idea. Thankfully (for her), she wasn’t the first person […]
The Reynolds Defense Firm team is having a blast this summer! We believe in taking time to experience and enjoy new things. That way, we can show up as our best selves during the work week. Here’s what our staff has been up to this summer: True friends are gold, and our Marketing Assistant, Deneen, is […]
What’s new with me & my own Written by MacDaniel Reynolds Sometimes you can’t see the ‘box’ you’re in, and need just a nudge from the outside. Tammy was rocking through the black diamond route on a challenging aerial ropes course, feeling all American Ninja Warrior, when she got stuck. She was hanging on to […]
Hello, weekend! We are kicking things off with events and activities taking place on Friday the 13th. If you’re feeling brave or don’t mind putting superstitions to the test, get ready for a fun weekend line up. Events include a festival style concert, a “manscaping” contest, road racing, an ice cream social, a Harry Potter […]
What is the employer’s cost when an employee faces DUI arrest? From an employer’s perspective, aside from the human realities, an employee’s DUI arrest is very expensive. First, there is likely missed time at work for court appearances and potentially jail time. Next, your employee’s ability to get to work on time becomes a true […]
What?! An upside to being arrested? No, this isn’t a typo. If you are willing to put in the effort, you can use this experience improve your quality of life, not just for right now, but for the rest of your life. This was true when I was arrested for a DUI 20 years ago […]
