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My Child Is Accused of a Crime part 2

By Mark C. Cogan, P.C. |

“How can I help my child and help his/her lawyer get the best result?” (1)    Make sure your child isn’t speaking about “what happened” with anyone but his/her lawyer. Your child’s school principal, school guidance counselor or even private therapist is not a legal advocate bound by ethics of the Oregon State Bar and… Read More »

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My Child Is Accused of a Crime part 1

By Mark C. Cogan, P.C. |

As a parent, it’s your worst nightmare to see your child’s future threatened in any way. When your child is accused of a crime, it’s a tough pill to swallow under any circumstances! -Your family may be shocked at the accusations. -Your family may be disgusted with law enforcement. -Your family may feel betrayed… Read More »

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Young Love or Sex Offense?

By Mark C. Cogan, P.C. |

The “rules” regulating sex between teens, tweens and young adults are often unknown or unclear to the very minors they aim to protect. 14 and 16-year old sex is legal and 14 and 17-year old sex is illegal. Such distinctions are arbitrary, especially in the eyes of developing teens, if they are aware of… Read More »

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Life Incarceration for Juveniles?

By Mark C. Cogan, P.C. |

How would you feel if you were fifteen years old and had no hope of living your life outside of prison bars? In 2010, Terrance Graham, a juvenile, was sentenced to life in prison without any chance of release or parole after violating his probation. In this case, Graham challenged his sentence under the… Read More »

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