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Fire Safety Legal Concerns
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In Oregon, starting a fire in unauthorized areas can lead to legal issues, especially near highways. Attend your court date and explain your circumstances, emphasizing the cold and your homelessness. At the arraignment, you will enter a plea, and if you plead not guilty, you can present your case later. Highlight safety measures taken, like having water ready to extinguish the fire, and the minimal risk due to low tree growth. Contact the court clerk if you need to reschedule your court date. The prosecutor must prove reckless burning, including intent and damage to property. Present your situation clearly to the court to improve your chances of a favorable outcome.Full Conversation
so i was camping on the side of a hill next to a free way and it had gotten so cold that i had to start a fire and i had it going for a few min but noticed it was smoking to bad so i put it out and then * or * min later the cops showed up and tried to arrest me they ended up sighting and releasing me instead and gave me a court date for 2 days out im just homeless and was freezing
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Washington, there are laws regarding fires and public safety, especially near highways. It's important to attend your court date and explain your circumstances to the judge. They may consider your situation given the cold conditions and homelessness. Do you want help connecting with local legal aid services for support?
its milwalkie oregon
It sounds like you might be in a challenging situation. Since you mentioned Milwaukie, Oregon, instead of Washington, let's focus on Oregon laws regarding fires and public safety.
- In Oregon, starting a fire in unauthorized areas can be considered a violation of public safety laws.
- It's crucial to attend your court date and explain your circumstances, as the judge may take into account your homelessness and the cold weather.
Would you like assistance in connecting with local legal aid services or lawyers in Oregon?
- In Oregon, starting a fire in unauthorized areas can be considered a violation of public safety laws.
- It's crucial to attend your court date and explain your circumstances, as the judge may take into account your homelessness and the cold weather.
Would you like assistance in connecting with local legal aid services or lawyers in Oregon?
no im just trying to see what to expect and trying to stay out of jail for being cold and seeing what maybe my chances are at it being thrown out all together
In Oregon, starting a fire in unauthorized areas can be taken seriously due to safety concerns. Here are a few points to consider for your court date:
- Explain your circumstances clearly to the judge, emphasizing the cold and your homelessness.
- Demonstrate the steps you took to ensure safety (e.g., putting out the fire).
- Highlight any lack of intent to cause harm or danger.
Attending the court date and presenting your situation empathetically may help your case.
- Explain your circumstances clearly to the judge, emphasizing the cold and your homelessness.
- Demonstrate the steps you took to ensure safety (e.g., putting out the fire).
- Highlight any lack of intent to cause harm or danger.
Attending the court date and presenting your situation empathetically may help your case.
the first court date should be my arraignment
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For your arraignment in Oregon, the judge will formally read the charges against you, and you can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Explaining your situation clearly and showing any steps taken to mitigate the situation can be helpful. Stay calm and present your circumstances truthfully.
For your arraignment in Oregon, the judge will formally read the charges against you, and you can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Explaining your situation clearly and showing any steps taken to mitigate the situation can be helpful. Stay calm and present your circumstances truthfully.
so no way to go to jail but i though all they want from me that day is a plea and theres no where in it for me to even put other input like explaining myself
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At an arraignment, you typically enter a plea, but it's still crucial to be prepared to explain your situation at a later stage. If you plead not guilty, you may have the opportunity to present your case during a trial. It's important to attend the arraignment and follow the legal process. Would you like any more information about the process?
At an arraignment, you typically enter a plea, but it's still crucial to be prepared to explain your situation at a later stage. If you plead not guilty, you may have the opportunity to present your case during a trial. It's important to attend the arraignment and follow the legal process. Would you like any more information about the process?
the fire place that is dug out off the hill is quite a ways in and the fire can only hit other dirt above it and its a lot of dirt i had a * gallon jug of water next to it and when they came through neither there eyes or there camerasd could see the actual fir pit so no way for them to even know how big the fire even was
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Given the situation, it seems you're concerned about the possibility of jail time and the potential for your case to be dismissed. Here are some points to consider:
- At the arraignment, you mainly enter a plea. It's important to plead not guilty if you intend to explain your circumstances in detail later.
- Showing evidence of safety measures (like having water ready to extinguish the fire) can be beneficial.
- Engaging a lawyer could be advantageous in presenting your case effectively, but it's your choice.
Would you like more information on handling the arraignment or any other part of the legal process?
Given the situation, it seems you're concerned about the possibility of jail time and the potential for your case to be dismissed. Here are some points to consider:
- At the arraignment, you mainly enter a plea. It's important to plead not guilty if you intend to explain your circumstances in detail later.
- Showing evidence of safety measures (like having water ready to extinguish the fire) can be beneficial.
- Engaging a lawyer could be advantageous in presenting your case effectively, but it's your choice.
Would you like more information on handling the arraignment or any other part of the legal process?
how hard of a case would it be to win?
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Winning your case may be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some factors to consider:
- You acted responsibly by extinguishing the fire promptly.
- Have evidence ready of safety measures taken, such as the water jug.
- Your circumstances (homelessness and cold) may be considered sympathetically by the court.
If you need more guidance on handling your arraignment, feel free to ask!
Winning your case may be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some factors to consider:
- You acted responsibly by extinguishing the fire promptly.
- Have evidence ready of safety measures taken, such as the water jug.
- Your circumstances (homelessness and cold) may be considered sympathetically by the court.
If you need more guidance on handling your arraignment, feel free to ask!
it was up on a hill with light tree growth but barley any
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Your situation seems challenging given the circumstances and safety concerns. Here are a few things to consider:
- Explain your actions clearly to show you acted responsibly.
- Highlight the minimal risk due to low tree growth and safety measures taken.
- Consider whether legal aid could be helpful, even if you initially declined.
Would you like more guidance on the legal process or any specific aspects of your case?
Your situation seems challenging given the circumstances and safety concerns. Here are a few things to consider:
- Explain your actions clearly to show you acted responsibly.
- Highlight the minimal risk due to low tree growth and safety measures taken.
- Consider whether legal aid could be helpful, even if you initially declined.
Would you like more guidance on the legal process or any specific aspects of your case?
no but what if i can make it to the court on time?
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It's important to attend the court date on time. If you miss it, you could face additional penalties, including potential warrants for your arrest. If you attend, you can plead not guilty and later explain your situation. Is there anything specific you'd like to know about attending the court?
It's important to attend the court date on time. If you miss it, you could face additional penalties, including potential warrants for your arrest. If you attend, you can plead not guilty and later explain your situation. Is there anything specific you'd like to know about attending the court?
can i call and push it back a few hours?
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In Washington, rescheduling a court date usually requires a valid reason and formal request. You should contact the court clerk as soon as possible to inquire about rescheduling options. Be prepared to explain your situation and ask if you can postpone the arraignment.
In Washington, rescheduling a court date usually requires a valid reason and formal request. You should contact the court clerk as soon as possible to inquire about rescheduling options. Be prepared to explain your situation and ask if you can postpone the arraignment.
oregon
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In Oregon, rescheduling a court date can be challenging, but it's possible. Contact the court clerk as soon as possible to explain your situation and request a postponement. Make sure to have a valid reason for the delay. Attending your court date on time is crucial to avoid additional penalties. If you need more guidance, feel free to ask!
In Oregon, rescheduling a court date can be challenging, but it's possible. Contact the court clerk as soon as possible to explain your situation and request a postponement. Make sure to have a valid reason for the delay. Attending your court date on time is crucial to avoid additional penalties. If you need more guidance, feel free to ask!
does this all check out?My apologies. Thank you for correcting me.You are saying that you did not damage any property of anyone. This is your strongest point of defense against the criminal misdemeanor charge of Reckless Burning ($\text{ORS *.*}$).Here is why this is important and what it means for your case:*. The Legal Requirement for Reckless BurningFor the prosecutor in Clackamas County to get a conviction for Reckless Burning
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Based on the information you've provided, it seems like you have a reasonable defense, as you did not intend to cause harm and took measures to extinguish the fire. The prosecutor must prove reckless burning, including intent and damage to property. Attending your court date and presenting your circumstances clearly is crucial. If you need more information on preparing for your arraignment or court date, feel free to ask!
Based on the information you've provided, it seems like you have a reasonable defense, as you did not intend to cause harm and took measures to extinguish the fire. The prosecutor must prove reckless burning, including intent and damage to property. Attending your court date and presenting your circumstances clearly is crucial. If you need more information on preparing for your arraignment or court date, feel free to ask!
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