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ORS 163.472 – Unlawful Dissemination of an Intimate Image in Oregon (“Revenge Porn” Law): Elements, Intent, Dissemination, and Constitutional Limits
- Feb 16, 2026
- Major Felonies, Resources, Technology
Keywords: ORS 163.472, unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, revenge porn Oregon, nonconsensual intimate images, dissemination definition Oregon, intent to harass element, First Amendment defenses Oregon. Oregon’s unlawful dissemination of an intimate image statute, ORS 163.472, is often described as Oregon’s “revenge porn” law or Oregon’s nonconsensual intimate image statute. But the statute is more […]
If You Are Convicted of a Reckless Crime in Oregon, Does Issue Preclusion Automatically Determine the Outcome of a Related Civil Case?
- Feb 09, 2026
- Legal Defense & Trial Strategy
One of the most common questions criminal defendants ask after a plea or conviction is straightforward: If I plead guilty to a reckless crime, or a jury convicts me of one, does that automatically decide the outcome of any related civil lawsuit? Under Oregon law, the answer is no. A criminal conviction can have significant […]
Can a Defendant Seek a New Trial Before Sentencing in Oregon Criminal Cases?
- Feb 03, 2026
- Legal Defense & Trial Strategy
After a criminal jury returns a guilty verdict, defendants and their families often ask whether anything can be done before sentencing. Oregon law does permit certain post-verdict motions, but the availability of relief is narrow and the standards are strict. This article explains when a motion for new trial may be filed before sentencing, why […]
Public Alarm Under Oregon’s Riot Statute ORS 166.015
- Feb 03, 2026
- Legal Defense & Trial Strategy
The element Oregon law calls a grave risk of causing public alarm Oregon’s riot statute provides that a person commits riot if, while participating with five or more other persons, the person engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly creates a grave risk of causing public alarm. ORS 166.015. The statute […]
Oregon Search Warrants and Probable Cause: What the Law Actually Requires
- Feb 03, 2026
- Legal Defense & Trial Strategy, Resources
Search warrants are one of the most powerful tools the government has. In Oregon, they are also tightly regulated by both the Oregon Constitution and statute. Probable cause is not a vague intuition or a rubber stamp. It is a defined legal standard, enforced by appellate courts, with specific limits that matter in real cases. […]
“False Predator” Accusation Case Study in Oregon
- Dec 18, 2025
- Defamation
Representative Case Study of a False “Predator” Accusation in a Youth Sports Community Overview In youth sports communities, reputation is everything. Parents trust coaches. Organizations rely on volunteers. Leadership decisions are often informal, relational, and deeply influenced by perception. In this case, an individual involved in youth athletics became the target of repeated accusations suggesting […]
Workplace Defamation, Anti-SLAPP, and False Criminal Accusation Case Study in Oregon
- Dec 17, 2025
- Defamation
Representative Case Study of Workplace Defamation, Anti-SLAPP, and False Criminal Accusations Overview This case began the way many defamation cases do, not with a lawsuit, but with rumors. A professional in Oregon started hearing that people at work were “concerned.” Then came questions. Then distancing. Eventually, the accusations hardened into something more serious: claims that […]
OREGON DEFAMATION, ANTI-SLAPP, AND FALSE ACCUSATIONS HUB
- Dec 16, 2025
- Defamation
Defamation • Anti-SLAPP • Reputation Litigation False accusations can destroy a reputation long before anyone ever steps into a courtroom. In Oregon, defamation, anti-SLAPP law, and constitutional free speech protections intersect in ways that are fast-moving, technical, and unforgiving. This page is the central hub for understanding how defamation, anti-SLAPP motions, and false accusations are […]
Young v. Davis: Landmark Oregon Anti-SLAPP Case Establishing the Proper Burden of Proof
- Dec 16, 2025
- Defamation
Young v. Davis was a Landmark Anti-SLAPP Case Young v. Davis is one of the most important Oregon anti-SLAPP decisions interpreting ORS 31.150, particularly the second step of the anti-SLAPP burden-shifting framework. In this case, the Oregon Court of Appeals made clear that trial courts may not weigh evidence or decide credibility when ruling on […]
When “Opinions” Become Defamation in Oregon Law
- Dec 16, 2025
- Defamation
Courts in Oregon draw a clear line between protected opinion and actionable defamation. A statement framed as “I believe” or “in my opinion” does not automatically escape liability. If the comment implies undisclosed facts that would lead a reasonable person to believe the accusation is true, the speaker can be sued for defamation. Below is […]
