Corvallis Public Nuisance Crimes Attorney
Benton County & Linn County Public Nuisance Definition
Public nuisance crimes are offenses that threaten the health, safety, comfort, convenience, as well as morals of a community. While being a bad neighbor is not really a crime, if your actions or inaction has caused a significant threat to the welfare of the entire neighborhood, you may be charged with a criminal sentence.
If you or a family member has been charged with a public nuisance crime, it is important that you take this case seriously and seek the guidance of a skilled Corvallis criminal defense lawyer from Jennifer I. Nash & Nicolas Ortiz, P.C. At our firm, we handle public nuisance charges with the same diligence as we would a more serious crime. In the 40 years of our collective experience, we’ve become accustomed to the legal repercussions of this seemingly simple crime. Let us utilize our comprehensive knowledge in Oregon public nuisance laws on your behalf and navigate you through every step of the legal process.
Give us a call at (541) 243-0678 to schedule an initial consultation.
Examples of Public Nuisance in Oregon
There are several crimes that can be classified as a public nuisance, ORS 30.930 states that nuisance or trespass are actions or claims that are based on any of the following:
- Noise
- Odors
- Smoke
- Dust
- Vibration
- Mist from irrigation
- Pesticides
- Other crop production substances
Examples include using pesticide that resulted in the poisoning of a stream or harboring the carcass of an animal and risking the health of the whole community. Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, obscenity and other lewd behaviors done in public may also warrant a public nuisance charge.
Public nuisance crimes are classified as misdemeanor charges that carry a prison sentence as well as hefty fines. To protect your rights, reputation, as well as your freedom, seek the help of our Corvallis public nuisance crimes attorneys right away.
Learn about your legal options by scheduling an initial consultation with us by contacting us at (541) 243-0678.