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experience
The attorneys of this firm are specialists in DUI / DUII cases involving not only alcohol, but also marijuana, controlled substances and prescription drugs.
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knowledge
The attorneys of Carini & Francis continue to sharpen their skills as they receive specialized legal education in DUI / DUII trial practice at professional conferences throughout the United States.
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peter carini
peter carini
attorneyPace University, New York City, B.B.A., 1985
Willamette University College of Law, Salem Oregon, Juris Doctor, 1993
Axion Training Institute Inc., Analytical Labororatories, Inc. 2011
American Chemical Society Forensic Chromatography IV: Theory and Practice, Hands-On 40-hour Course
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, Dubois, Wyoming, 2011
CMI, Inc., INTOXILYZER 8000 SERIES Certified Operator, United States Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Part 40, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2006.
Member of the Oregon State Bar: 1993; Member of the Washington State Bar: 1993; Sustaining Member National College for DUI Defense; Life Member Oregon State Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Member Oregon Trial Lawyers Association; Member American Bar Association
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Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Trial Skills College, University of Oregon Law School
Theme and Theory Development, Keith Belzer, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Voir Dire, Colette Tvedt, Seattle, Washington
The Opening Statement, Bob Moon, Baker City, Oregon
Cross Examination, Shaun McCRea, Eugene, Oregon
Closing Argument, Valerie Wright, Bend, Oregon
Demonstrative Evidence, Laurie Shertz, Portland
Cross Examination, Video Review
Direct Examination, Bob Thuemmel, Portland, Oregon
Video Review on Closing Argument
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, 18th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases, New Orleans, Lousiana, 2011
Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography: You Cannot Defend Against It Until You Understand It, Justin McShane
The Modern Day Rosetta Stone: Making Sense of the Information
Science and Gas Chromatography, Jimmie L. Valentine, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Bad Blood: From the Vein to the Lab, James Nesci, Esq.
Lab Issues in Blood Testing -- Finding Problems, Janine Arvizu
The Pharmacologic Principles Involved in DWI Charges and the DRE Process, Fran M Gengo, Pharm.D., FCP
Retrograde Extrapolation, Ronald L. Moore, Esq
Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases, Deandra Grant
The BAC Datamaster, Robert J. Belloto Jr., R.Ph., M.S.2, Ph.D
Draeger Discovery Motions, Phillip B. Price, Sr.
EC-IR. Leonard R. Stamm; Intoximeter EC/IR. Ronald E. Henson, Ph.D.
The Intoxilyzer 5000, Jan Semenof, B.A.
Intoxilyzewr 8000: an Evolution, Not a Revolution, Victor W. Carmody Jr.
Pursuing Litigation Options for Your Forensic Breath Testing Device's "Source Code," William C. "Bubba" Head
Mock Trial, Troy McKinney
Breath Test Calibration Issues: Why it Matters for Reliable Testing, Thomas E. Workman Jr.
New SFST Studies and Approaches, Dr. Joseph Citron
Using The Robustness of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test against the Government, Jim M. Medley
The Cure for Bad Breath: Walk It Down, James Nesci, Esq
Law Office Management and Technology, Victor W. Carmody, Jr.
Reading GC Charts: How to Stop Issues that Matter, Dr. Jimmie Valentine, M.D.
Drugs in Blood -- It Is Not Like Alcohol, Dr. Fran Gengo
Retrograde Extrapolation for Lawyers: It Still Matters with Blood,
Ron Moore; Bringing Science to the Courtroom: How to Help Juries Get It, Bruce Kapsack
The Law of Science -- Geting It In and Keeping it Out: Daubert, Frye and the Kitchen Sink, Ed Fitzgerald
Blood Test Discovery: What You Need to Get What You Need, Deandra Grant
NCDD Dean: Learning to be Better Lawyers, George Bianchi
TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION 13th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence In DWI/DUI Cases March 20 - April 1, 2006, Dallas, TX
Blood and Urine Testing, Alcohol and Drugs, Gas Chromatography Calibrationl; Forensic Gait Analysis. Dr. Clark Miller; Science for Jurors, Making it Understandable. Ed Fiandach; Electrical Issue in Breath Testing, DMV Issues. John Churchill; Solutions and Mixtures, Why Some Results May Not be Reliable. Mary McMurray; Winning a Breath Test Case without an Expert. Mimi Coffey; Analogies and Theories: How to Win Ethically, Making the Science Come Alive. Bubba Head; Preparing Your Expert, You Want What?. Dr. Joe Citron, Jay Zager, Dr. Al Staubus; Simulators: The Missing Link. Jay Zager; Source Code Litigation Update. Flem Whited; Intoxilyzer 5000. Jay Zager, Charles Sifers; Intoxilyzer 8000. Victor Carmody; Datamaster. Dr. Al Staubus; EC-IR. Mary McMurray; Draeger 7110. Hansueli Ryser and Bruce Kapsack.
NACDL & NCDD'S 9th ANNUAL DUI SEMINAR DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity "Under the Microscope: Beating DUIs With Science" Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2005, Las Vegas, NV Expertless Cross of the Breath Test Expert. Edward Fiandach; Attacking Corruption in Crime Labs. Janine Arvizu; Medical Conditions and DUI Challenges. Dr. A. W. Jones; Vior Dire: Facing Expert Witnesses & Chemical Tests Head On. Robert Hirschhorn; Attacking the Crime Lab Results. Dr. Frederic Whitehurst; DUI Case Law Update. Fleming Whited; The Importance of Peer-Review & Publication for Admission of Expert Testimony in DWI Litigation. Dr. A. W. Jones; Drug Recognition Training. Jim Nesci; Courtroom Communication: Style & Skill. Lisa DeCaro & Len Matheo; Nailing Your Closing Argument. Tommy Kirk; Learning the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Tracey Wood; 5 Keys to a Great Legal Practice. Sandi Gordon; Become a Client Magnet. Sandi Gordon; Bring Your File. Tommy Kirk; Challenges Facing the Female DUI Practitioner. Tracey Wood & Sandi Gordon; Chemical Test Questions & Answers. Dr. A. W. Jones; Cross-Examination of the Blood Test Expert. Flem Whited; Cross-Examination of the Breath Test Expert. Ed Fiandach; Drug Recognition Expert Cross-Examination. Jim Nesci; Effective Use of PowerPoint in Your DUI Case. Steve Oberman; Exercises in Perfecting Courtroom Performance. Lisa DeCaro & Len Matheo; Field Sobriety Test Cross-Examination. Larry Taylor, Tracey Wood & Jim Nesci; Preparing Your Attack of the Crime Laboratory. Fred Whitehurst & Steve Oberman; Honing Your Vior Dire Skills. Robert Hirschhorn.
CMI, Inc., INTOXILYZER 5000 SERIES Certified Operator; United States Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Part 40. Orlando, Florida. 2005.
FORENSIC: Certified as an Operator of the Breath Alcohol Testing Units used in Oregon.
WALDEN, PLATT & ASSOCIATES, Boerne, Texas NHTSA/IACP STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE. June, 2005.
FORENSIC: Certified as instructor in standardized field sobriety Testing used by law enforcement nationwide.
WALDEN, PLATT & ASSOCIATES, Atlanta, Georgia, DRUG EVALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION (DECP) OVERVIEW COURSE. 2004.
FORENSIC: Course in Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) discipline used by law enforcement nationwide.
LaPIER & ASSOCIATES: San Francisco, California. NHTSA/IACP STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING CERTIFICATION COURSE, 2001.
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FORENSIC: Certified as instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing used by law enforcement nationwide.
THE ROBERT F. BORKENSTEIN COURSE ON ALCOHOL AND HIGHWAY SAFETY: TESTING, RESEARCH AND LITIGATION. Founded by R.F. Borkenstein, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University. Center for Studies of Law in Action. May 18-23, 2003.
FORENSIC: Successful completion and Graduate of required course for state scientists to qualify as an expert in the field of blood alcohol testing.TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION 18th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography: You Cannot Defend Against It Until You Understand It. Justin McShane; The Modern Day Rosetta Stone-making Sense of the Information: Science and Gas Chromatography. Jimmie L. Valentine, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.; Bad Blood: From the Vein to the Lab. James Nesci, Esq; Lab Issues in Blood Testing -- Finding Problems. Janine Arvizu; The Pharmacologic Principles involved in DWI charges and the DRE Process. Fran M Gengo, Pharm. D. FCP; Retrograde Extrapolation. Ronald L. Moore, Esq; Discovery in DWI Blood Test Cases. Deandra Grant; The BAC Datamaster. Robert J. Belloto Jr., R. Ph., M.S.2, Ph.D; Drager Discovery Motions. Phillip B. Price, Sr.; EC-IR. Leonard R. Stamm; Intoximeter EC/IR. Ronald E. Henson, Ph.D.; The Intoxilyzer 5000. Jan Semenof, B.A.; Intoxilyzewr 8000 an Evolution -- not a Revolution. Victor W. Carmody Jr.; Pursuing Litigation Options for Your Forensic Breath Testing Device's "Source Code". William C. "Bubba" Head; Mock Trial. Troy McKinney; Breath Test Calibration Issues: Why it Matters for Reliable Testing. Thomas E. Workman Jr.; New SFST Studies and Approaches. Dr. Joseph Citron; Using The Robustness of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test against the Government. Jim M. Medley; The Cure for Bad Breath: Walk It Down. James Nesci, Esq; Law Office Management & Technology. Victor W. Carmody, Jr.; Reading GC Charts: How to Stop Issues that Matter. Dr. Jimmie Valentine, M.D.; Drugs in Blood -- It Is Not Like Alcohol. Dr. Fran Gengo; Retrograde Extrapolation for Lawyers: It Still Matters with Blood. Ron Moore; Bringing Science to the Courtroom: How to Help Juries Get It. Bruce Kapsack; The Law of Science -- Geting It In and Keeping it Out Daubert, Frye and the Kitchen Sink. Ed Fitzgerald; Blood Test Discovery: What You Need to Get What You Need. Deandra Grant; NCDD Dean: Learning to be Better Lawyers. George Bianchi
NACDL & NCDD'S 9th ANNUAL DUI SEMINAR DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity "Under the Microscope: Beating DUIs With Science" Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2005, Las Vegas, NV
Expertless Cross of the Breath Test Expert. Edward Fiandach; Attacking Corruption in Crime Labs. Janine Arvizu; Medical Conditions and DUI Challenges. Dr. A. W. Jones; Vior Dire: Facing Expert Witnesses & Chemical Tests Head On. Robert Hirschhorn; Attacking the Crime Lab Results. Dr. Frederic Whitehurst; DUI Case Law Update. Fleming Whited; The Importance of Peer-Review & Publication for Admission of Expert Testimony in DWI Litigation. Dr. A. W. Jones; Drug Recognition Training. Jim Nesci; Courtroom Communication: Style & Skill. Lisa DeCaro & Len Matheo; Nailing Your Closing Argument. Tommy Kirk; Learning the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Tracey Wood; 5 Keys to a Great Legal Practice. Sandi Gordon; Become a Client Magnet. Sandi Gordon; Bring Your File. Tommy Kirk; Challenges Facing the Female DUI Practitioner. Tracey Wood & Sandi Gordon; Chemical Test Questions & Answers. Dr. A. W. Jones; Cross-Examination of the Blood Test Expert. Flem Whited; Cross-Examination of the Breath Test Expert. Ed Fiandach; Drug Recognition Expert Cross-Examination. Jim Nesci; Effective Use of PowerPoint in Your DUI Case. Steve Oberman; Exercises in Perfecting Courtroom Performance. Lisa DeCaro & Len Matheo; Field Sobriety Test Cross-Examination. Larry Taylor, Tracey Wood & Jim Nesci; Preparing Your Attack of the Crime Laboratory. Fred Whitehurst & Steve Oberman; Honing Your Vior Dire Skills. Robert Hirschhorn.
TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION 13th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence In DWI/DUI Cases March 20 - April 1, 2006, Dallas, TX Blood and Urine Testing, Alcohol and Drugs, Gas Chromatography Calibrationl; Forensic Gait Analysis. Dr. Clark Miller; Science for Jurors, Making it Understandable. Ed Fiandach; Electrical Issue in Breath Testing, DMV Issues. John Churchill; Solutions and Mixtures, Why Some Results May Not be Reliable. Mary McMurray; Winning a Breath Test Case without an Expert. Mimi Coffey; Analogies and Theories: How to Win Ethically, Making the Science Come Alive. Bubba Head; Preparing Your Expert, You Want What?. Dr. Joe Citron, Jay Zager, Dr. Al Staubus; Simulators: The Missing Link. Jay Zager; Source Code Litigation Update. Flem Whited; Intoxilyzer 5000. Jay Zager, Charles Sifers; Intoxilyzer 8000. Victor Carmody; Datamaster. Dr. Al Staubus; EC-IR. Mary McMurray; Draeger 7110. Hansueli Ryser and Bruce Kapsack.
ANNUAL MASTERING SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IN DWI/DUI CASES: Sponsored by: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National College for DUI Defense; Dallas, Texas. March 30-April 1, 2006. BLOOD AND URINE TESTING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY CALIBRATION - Anne Rummel Manly, Forensic Associates, Deerwood, MN. FORENSIC GAIT ANALYSIS - Dr. Clark Miller and Dr. Paul Greenburg, New York, New York. SCIENCE FOR JURORS, MAKING IT UNDERSTANDABLE, KEEPING IT SIMPLE: THE FINE ART OF EXPLAINING “FORENSIC SCIENCE” - Edward Fiandach, Rochester, New York. ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN BREATH TESTING, DMV ISSUES, “THE DVM AND OTHER MYTHS” - John Churchill, Auckland, New Zealand. SOLUTION AND MIXTURES, WHY SOME RESULTS MAY NOT BE RELIABLE: DEMYSTIFYING THE INTOXILYZER 5000 - Mary McMurray, Wisconsin. WINNING A BREATH TEST CASE WITHOUT AN EXPERT: HOW TO WIN A BREATH TEST WITH THE STATE’S TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR - Mimi Coffey, Fort Worth, Texas. POWERFUL ANALOGIES, TECHNIQUES, ANECDOTES, SIMILIES, METAPHORS… - William C. Head, Atlanta, Georgia. THE TWELVE STEP APPROACH TO PROPER EXPERT PREPARATION - Dr. Joseph Citron, M.D., J.D., Atlanta, Georgia. INTOXILYZER 5000 - Jay Zager, Florida and Charles Sifers, Oklahoma. INTOXILYZER 8000 - Vic Carmody, Mississippi. -
william francis
william francis
attorneyTrial lawyer. Practice devoted to criminal defense. Felonies, misdemeanors, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI or DUII), traffic crimes.
Founding partner, Carini & Francis, Medford, Oregon.
Admitted to practice in Oregon, 1994. Juris Doctor, Willamette University College of Law. Master of Arts, University of Arizona, 1990. Undergraduate, Suffolk University, Boston University.
Graduate, National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), Summer Sessions, convening at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2011 and 2012. Specialized education, combined conferences of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and NCDD, 2011 and 2012. Police training and certification in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and International Association of Chiefs of Police-approved curriculum for DUI - DUII Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Los Angeles, California, 2011.
Admitted to practice before United States District Court, District of Oregon, and all state courts in Oregon. Member, Oregon State Bar, National College for DUI Defense, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Jackson County Bar Association. Member, Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar, Jackson / Josephine County Local Professional Responsibility Committee. Arbitrator, Oregon State Bar.
continuing legal education, 2013
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Trial Skills College, University of Oregon Law School
Theme and Theory Development, Keith Belzer, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Voir Dire, Colette Tvedt, Seattle, Washington
The Opening Statement, Bob Moon, Baker City, Oregon
Cross Examination, Shaun McCRea, Eugene, Oregon
Closing Argument, Valerie Wright, Bend, Oregon
Demonstrative Evidence, Laurie Shertz, Portland
Cross Examination, Video Review
Direct Examination, Bob Thuemmel, Portland, Oregon
Video Review on Closing Argument
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National College of DUI Defense, Annual Seminar, "Getting the 'Not Guilty' Vote," Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012
Proving Police Perjury, Winning the Unwinnable Case, William "Bubba" Head, Atlanta, Georgia
The National Association of Science Report: Developments, Lessons, and Resources, Steven Benjamin, Richmond, Virginia
Blood Test Discovery: What You Need and Why You Need It, W. Troy McKinney, Houston, Texas
Taking Command of the Courtroom, F. Lee Bailey, Yarmouth, Maine
Winning With Computer Generated Exhibits, Gareth Norris, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
DWI: Defending With Integrity and the Ethics and Professionalism of DUI Defense, Doug Cowan, and Bill Kirk, Kirkland, Washington
Per Se Drug Laws from the Chemist’s Viewpoint, Introduction to Gas Chromatography: What You Need to Know and Why, Dr. Jimmie Valentine, Ocean Springs, Missouri
Breath Tests – Trial Tactics and Truths the Prosecutors Hate, Mimi Coffey, Fort Worth, Texas
Using Science to Win Tough Cases, William “Bubba” Head, Atlanta, Georgia
FSTs: Winning When Your Cross is Shut Down, Christine Koehler, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Dismantling the Drug Recognition Evaluation Program: Pulling Back the Curtain, Alex Cruickshank, New Windsor, Maryland and Brian DeLeonardo, Reisterstown, Maryland
Practica: Decision-Making Factors of the Fact Finder: From the Street to the Courtroom
Crossing the Officer
Cross of the Blood Test Expert
Cross of the Breath Technician
Nuts and Bolts of Dismantling the Drug Recognition Evaluation Program: Everything You Ever Needed to Know and More
National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, convening at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Trial Strategy and Breath Testing, Mimi Coffey, Fort Worth, Texas
Making the Right to a Fair Trial Unfair to be Fair, J. Gary Trichter, Houston, Texas
Using Scaled Questions to Maximize Your Time During Jury Selection, Robert B. Hirschhorn, Lewisville, Texas
Closing Argument, John S. Webb, Saco, Maine
The Art of Persuasion & The Closing Argument, Tyrone C. Montcriffe, Houston, Texas
Workshop – Closing, Flem Whited, Daytona Beach, Florida, Virginia Landry, Irvine, California, George Stein, Atlanta, Georgia, Ryan L. Russman, Exeter, New Hampshire
Innovations in Jury Selection: Harvesting Skewed Venires; Juiced Jurors; Mental Blind Spots and Perfecting a Challenge for Cause, Dr. Sunwolf, Santa Clara University
Basic Gas Chromatography for Blood Alcohol Content, Justin J. McShane, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cross Examination – A Performance, Michael M. Hawkins, Atlanta, Georgia
Practicum, Jury Selection The Real Field Sobriety Tests, Robert L. Jones, Norwell, Massachusetts
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Science, Doubt and Success: DUII Defense, Silverton, Oregon, 2012
Using Science to Successfully Defend Against a DUI Marijuana Prosecution, Paul Armentano, Deputy Director, NORML, Vallejo, California
Post-Machuca Appellate Update, Jonah Morningstar, Salem, Oregon
Retrograde Extrapolations: When & How the Crime Lab Testifies, Robert Jones Oregon State Police Forensic Crime Lab, Clackamas, Oregon
Forensic Toxicology Quality Control for the Defense, Kenn Meneely, Willamette Valley Forensics, Elmira, Oregon
Field Sobriety Tests: There’s a Procedure for That, Trace L. Schreiner, Newburg, Oregon
Becoming Familiar with Retrograde Extrapolation, Bart Reid, Northwest Forensics Laboratory, Oregon City, Oregon
Skills for Selecting a Jury, Stacey M. Reding, Portland, Oregon
Effective Cross Examination and Preparing and Preserving a Case for Appeal, John H. Hingson, Oregon City, Oregon
Challenging Priors, Gas Chroma with FID, Peter J. Carini, Medford, Oregon, Lisa J. Ludwig, Portland, Oregon
Police training and Certification in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and International Association of Chiefs of Police-approved curriculum for DUI - DUII Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Los Angeles, California, Robert LaPier, LaPier & Associates, Rigby, Idaho
continuing legal education, 2011
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National College of DUI Defense, Annual Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011
The State's Blood Lab--Inside and Out, Ron Moore
When Your Armed Service Member is in Trouble, Jane L. Siegel
The Story You Tell Creates the Verdict You'll Hear, Dr. Paul Homoly
Case Law Update, Flem Whited
Bad Science, Bad Tests, Good Cross, Mike Hawkins
The Care & Feeding of Your Expert, Jan Semenoff
Legal Writing for Motions & Jury Instructions, George Bianchi
Persuading the Trier of Fact from Beginning to End, Sherry Boston
National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, convening at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
First Person Opening, Francisco Duarte
Uncertainty and Science, Ted Vosk
Accident Reconstruction/Reaction Time, Steve Rickard
Your Expert: How to Direct and Protect, Evan M. Levow, Thomas E. Workman
Opening Statements, Virginia L. Landry, Andrew Mishlove
Cross Examination Techniques, Roger Dodd
Jury Selection, Doug Murphy
DWI: Defending with Integrity, Ethics in Your Practice, Kenneth W. Fornabai
Closing Arguments, John T. Kirk, Leonard R. Stamm
Taking Control of the Courtroom, F. Lee Bailey, Yarmouth, Maine
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Bend, Oregon, 2011
Science for Trial Lawyers, Russell Barnett III, Portland, Oregon
Not Guilty: How Nonverbal Communication Can Make or Break Your Case, Sari De La Motte, Portland, Oregon
New Mental Health Laws, Alex Bassos, Portland, Oregon
Release Hearings, Celia Howes, Portland, Oregon
Stops, Hon. Michael McShane and Hon. Eric Bergstrom, Multnomah County Circuit Court
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testimonials
Carini and Francis saved me! I have never been in trouble before and received a DUI. I had a traumatic experience and was put on a anti-anxiety medication. The prescription label said I could drive on it, but the cop said otherwise and arrested me. Having handcuffs slapped on you and appearing before a judge for the first time is absolutely horrifying, especially when the judge says you could face a year in jail! I called Carini and Francis for help and I am so glad I did! They walked me thru the law and what my rights were and they were able to come up w/ a way to get the charges possibly dismissed. I still am right in the middle of dealing with my case, but I am finally at ease because William Francis came to my aid and took over. He is dealing with the legal system for me and is completely saving me!!! If you find yourself in the same situation, do not get a public defender! They are so busy and do not seem to care and take the time to try and get your charges dropped. They push you to take the plea and then they move on to the next client. I am so happy I called because I finally have a feeling of relief and I know now that everything will turn out ok.
Forget every bad thing you have heard about lawyers when you talk about Peter Carini! Mr. Carini is truly one-of-a-kind. He will help you solve your problem, no matter what it may be. His fee is totally reasonable and money very well spent. Seriously, do everything you can to get him. He is really motivated to help you and he will not take advantage of you. He is worth every penny! -Richard and Jeanie
Driven, committed and incredibly capable. I needed help. I called almost every attorney in the book and most told me to bend over and take it. Those that didn't said 'you can pay us to help you bend over and take it'. The system tried to steamroll me but Carini-Francis wouldn't have it. The "justice" system even tried to deny me a right to a hearing and Mr. Francis fought tooth and nail for me. Not only did he overturn their bogus ruling but he had the case dismissed and I got my license back. I saved 4-5 times the money in consequences than what I spent on Mr. Francis' representation because of his knowledge and unwaivering commitment to my cause. I couldn't recommend Carini-Francis more highly. They were everything I had hoped for and more. Their fees were some of the best money I've ever spent. Thanks again for everything, Mr. Francis!
Peter Carini met with us and laid out what he would do. He then did exactly what he said he would do. He did the homework and eloquently and persuasively laid out the facts to the jury. The jury found our son not guilty due to Peter's ability to bring out the truth and facts. Peter's fee was reasonable and money well spent. Our son now has a bright future due to the good work of Peter Carini. Pat, Jo, and Scott
Pete Carini is the most amazing attorney I have ever come across. He helped me figure things out in such a way no attorney ever has. If you ever need legal representation I would definately suggest him as there is none other like him.thank you again Mr Carini for all you have done. Sincerely, Cody F.
William Francis was compassionate, explained what he would do under the circumstances and what he could do to help. He also did not charge us for his time and told us to call back if we had any further questions. Our thanks and appreciation all the way from Texas.
I was in serious trouble and in need of a professional. Bill Francis WAS that professional. A true gentleman with a profound knowledge of DUII law. I had multiple counts against me and was contemplating a long stretch of jail time, a public defender or some low budget attorney would have never given me the results that Bill did. He kept me calm, informed, and never hesitated to answer any questions or settle any doubts that I might have had. I will, by some sort of miracle and much to my surprise, get my license back, serve the extreme minimum amount of time at home and walk away from all of this feeling like I could have chosen no better attorney for my money. I have sincere gratitude for Bill Francis and his unfailing efforts in fighting for my rights and his knowledge of DUII law. I am forever in his debt. Eric A.
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professional services
We appear with our clients in court, in person. At our first appearance, we ask the court to enter pleas of "not guilty" to every charge, and in so doing we deny every allegation made by the police or the prosecutor. We advise our clients to be in court when ordered and let us do the rest.
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We take cases to trial. We believe in the constitutional rights of our clients to force the Government to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. When we accept a case, we compel the Government (the district attorney's office) to comply with Oregon law in bringing any charge against our client to trial within a reasonable time.
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As soon as we take a case, we demand that the Government produce all of the evidence the police and the prosecutor will present against our clients. We analyze evidence looking for weaknesses in the Government's legal position.
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We often issue subpoenas to the police, requiring them to appear before an administrative law judge, and to produce their evidence. We analyze this evidence to find ways to challenge a petition to suspend our client's driving privileges.
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administrative
offenses- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
- DUII: Prescription Medication
- Reckless Driving
- Criminal Mischief
- Felony and Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
- Breath Test Refusal
- Breath Test Failure
- Driver License Suspension
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Suspension
- Suspension / Loss of Professional and Occupational Licenses
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cases
dui / duii defense
We appear and defend clients in cases filed throughout Oregon. We advocate for our client's rights, and we seek a dismissal or an acquittal of the charges that have been filed.
prescription drugs
Times have changed. The typical DUI / DUII case is no longer limited to drinking and driving. The police are arresting more drivers for operating a vehicle under the influence of prescription drugs and marijuana. We are experienced in defending drivers accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of medications.
we do not recommend diversion
Sometimes, diversion is an option, but only as a last resort. Diversion is a government-sponsored behavior modification program. A person entering diversion is required to plead guilty to a crime. We generally resist any suggestion that a client of ours should plead guilty.
we take cases to trial
Believe in the wisdom of the jury and the common sense of ordinary Americans.
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blog
the dui lawyer blog watch
Posted on January 26, 2013This link takes you to an external site, which is a compilation of DUI lawyer blogs from around the U.S. Some of these posts are nothing more than ads, but others are fascinating. Link to the DUI Lawyer Blog Watch >
news and information
Posted on December 23, 2012.This information will be relevant and useful if you have been accused of driving under the influence of intoxicants in Oregon.
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how to find us
800 W. 8th St.
Medford, Oregon 97501 Telephone: (541) 779-5000
e-mail: carinifrancis@gmail.comcontact us
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knowledge is power
We are DUII specialists. If you have been charged with this crime, our law practice is devoted to cases just like yours.
You’re facing a charge that can have serious consequences. If you plead guilty to a DUI charge, or if you plead not guilty and are convicted, you will be sentenced to jail time. The court will order you to pay fines and you will be placed on probation. You will have a criminal record forever. Professional licensing agencies and employers may deny or terminate jobs. The court will suspend your driver’s license for at least a year. Your insurance company will certainly increase the premiums you will have to pay. Other collateral consequences also may happen, such as revocation of security clearances or reductions in credit ratings.Because we are among the most experienced and best trained DUII specialists in Oregon, we know how – and where – to make the legal motions that force the district attorney to show us the flaws in the State's case.
We spend tens of thousands of dollars for advanced training, every year, and we help hundreds of clients, every year.We can defend you when the police accuse you of driving under the influence of marijuana, a prescription drug or other medications.
If you were asked to provide a blood or urine sample, it is highly probable that you are being charged with driving under the influence of prescription medication. Fortunately, your case is very defensible if you have an attorney with the qualifications to cross-examine the police officer who examined you. This police officer would have been certified (by a police agency) as a so-called Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE). The DRE is a police officer who has had more police training. A DRE is not a medical expert. The State is also likely to call a laboratory scientist to prove its case.The chances of winning at trial (or having the case dismissed outright) are greater in drug DUI cases than they are in alcohol DUI cases, but only if a defense attorney knows the DRE material better than the officer who testifies, and knows the laboratory testing protocols better than the testifying lab analyst.
We can defend you from the charges that have been filed against you.
A defendant has the right to demand that criminal charges be dismissed if evidence was unlawfully obtained. The most common cause for a dismissal is because the stop of a vehicle by the police violated a defendant's constitutional rights. Another common reason for dismissal is the police officer’s failure to follow police standards in administering field sobriety tests. Another reason for dismissal is the inadmissibility of a chemical test because of a problem with laboratory equipment or procedures.Our clients believe that their freedom, reputation and driving privileges are valuable and worth preserving.
We will talk to the prosecutor beforehand and make it known that the State must produce all of its proof, and that we will be appearing in court to contest every point of fact and law.The DMV can suspend your driver's license.
The DMV hearing is a separate proceeding from a circuit court case. It is an opportunity for a defense attorney to question police officers under oath, shortly after arrest. It is important to preserve police testimony so that there will be no claims of memory problems later. If there’s video and audio, it is subject to review at the hearing. The DMV hearing is the only place to get direct, sworn testimony from the police before the district attorney’s office gets involved and begins to counsel the police officer on legal nuances.We demand to see the evidence.
Specifically, we demand that the district attorney's office provide:
• The name and address of anyone the State plans to call as a witness, as well as copies of every written or recorded statement of their testimony. (This will allow us to prepare our questions for them.)
• Any information or material in the State’s possession which would show that our client is not guilty of the charges, or which may help get a lighter sentence.
• Copies of records showing that the equipment used for tests was functioning properly, and that the person giving the tests was properly certified.
• Proof that you were advised of your rights.We defend clients in courtrooms throughout Oregon. We take cases to trial statewide.
We frequently appear and represent clients in courtrooms in Medford, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Newport, Roseburg and Eugene. Recently, we have taken cases to trial in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Douglas and Lane Counties.