About / Additional Info: | Under our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. In the case of a violation charge, Oregon law requires the city prove you guilty of the offense with which you are charged by the preponderance of the evidence. Every defendant has the right to remain silent and refuse to testify (without consequences). You have the right to retain an attorney and have them try your case or answer your questions. Since offenses in this court are punishable only by fine and not by incarceration, you do not have the right to appointed counsel. |