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What is “Guilty Except for Insanity?”

July 4, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

In Oregon, if you commit a felony, but have a mental condition that absolves you of criminal liability, you may be found guilty except for insanity. Individuals who are found guilty except…

Police Tactics: Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT)

July 2, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

One of the common yet lesser known tactics used by law enforcement to stop fleeing vehicles is a tactic known as Pursuit Intervention Technique, or PIT. PIT was developed from the “bump-and-run”…

PSU Police shoot armed man during fight

June 30, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

June 29, 2018 – The Portland State University Police have shot and killed an armed bystander during an altercation at the Cheerful Tortoise at 1:30 am Friday. Early reports suggested that the…

Can I shoot an intruder in my home?

June 29, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

Oregon is a castle doctrine state, which means that a homeowner or property owner does not have the duty to retreat from protecting themselves, family or property if the premises is in…

Man goes on crime spree hours after release on recognizance

June 28, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

In the world of sheriff’s offices, who must find a balance between saving money and giving lower risk offenders a chance to be out before trial, it makes sense to prioritize holding…

Video: Man escapes Ohio jail

June 27, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

Have you ever heard about people escaping from jail but wondered how they did it? In this case at least, the guy slipped handcuffs. But even more to the point, there were…

The Death of Barak Rosen: Random or Deliberate?

June 26, 2018January 3, 2019 by Portland Criminal Justice

It’s extremely unsettling whenever it appears that someone is shot and killed at random. And that is exactly what seems to have happened with the case of Barak Rosen, a 30 year…

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