While misdemeanor crimes carry less severe penalties than felonies, they have the potential to cause all sorts of problems in your life. For instance, consider how a DUI conviction could cause you to lose your driver’s license. If you can’t legally drive, how will you travel to and from work or even take your kids to school? This underscores why every crime should be treated with urgency. The following information is provided as a basic overview of various misdemeanors and felonies in the State of Oregon. For more detailed information relative to your situation, contact our Portland law office and let’s have a conversation about your case.