Portland Conspiracy Defense Lawyers

Criminal conspiracy involves two or more individuals who together have the intent to carry out a crime and take some action toward its completion. These individuals would agree to the commission of a specific crime and would then plan or engage in conduct to carry out this offense.

If you have been accused of conspiracy, you will need a Portland criminal defense lawyer on your side to protect your rights and assert these in any and all criminal proceedings. Even if you did not actually carry out the offense that you were accused of conspiring to commit, you may still face serious criminal penalties, including imprisonment, fines, community service and probation. You cannot take any chances and face a conviction, and a skilled attorney is how you can avoid facing formal charges, maximum penalties and a conviction.

Portland, Oregon Conspiracy Charges

Conspiracy charges may carry a number of penalties, depending upon the intention of the offender and what crime he or she was conspiring to commit. The defendant will face the same charges as for the crime he or she conspired to commit. For example, if the offense the defendant was conspiring to commit was a Class A felony, he or she will face Class A felony charges. If the object of the conspiracy was a Class B felony, the defendant would face Class B felony charges and penalties.

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Portland

No matter the specific crime you have been accused of conspiring to commit, you need a criminal defense lawyer at your side as soon as possible. Early intervention by a professional lawyer may mean that you can avoid formal charges, due to an experienced and aggressive pre-file investigation.

Contact a Portland conspiracy defense attorney at our firm regarding your charges and legal representation.