Past results
Brook has been practicing criminal law for more than 15 years. Here are a few of his notable victories (client names are not included for privacy purposes – please inquire for more information about these cases.)
Case outcomes in 2025
Manslaughter in the Second Degree / Negligent Homicide / Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Brook’s client was accused of causing the drug overdose of his girlfriend. Despite no autopsy EVER being performed, the State charged his client via secret indictment, causing him to lose his job. We did NOT waive speedy trial, and a 12-person jury ACQUITTED the client of Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Negligent Homicide. The client was convicted of Delivery of A Controlled Substance, sentenced to time served, and walked out of a jail a free man. The case is now on appeal with the state.
Restraining order – Lane County judge dismissed a restraining order against Brook’s client, a grandfather who was falsely accused of violence by his ex-wife, after a two-day hearing where 9 witnesses were called.
Cases from 2024 and earlier:
Manslaughter in the Second Degree x3 (three deceased victims) – Jury ACQUITTED Brook’s client of Manslaughter, convicted of lesser charges of negligent homicide and DUII. Beat prosecutor’s offer by 105 months! Case is now on appeal (at Brook’s request) to try to overturn the negligent homicide conviction.
Murder in the Second Degree: Jury convicted client of Murder based on “confession” where police violated the client’s right to a lawyer. On appeal: Entire case overturned. Brook negotiated a 10-year manslaughter sentence on retrial; murder conviction DISMISSED.
Unlawful Use of a Vehicle: Client falsely accused of stealing a vehicle when he possessed the title to the car. 12-person jury ACQUITTED Brook’s client of Unlawful Use of a Vehicle.
Assault in the First Degree: Client convicted at trial by a non-unanimous jury and sentenced to 145 months prison with aggravating factors. Brook preserved the legal error; in 2021, the United States Supreme Court overturned Oregon’s unconstitutional non-unanimous jury scheme; case REVERSED. On retrial: Brook negotiated time-served deal that released his client from prison immediately.
Sodomy in the First Degree, Sex Abuse in the First Degree: Client ACQUITTED at trial of all charges after 20 minute verdict.
Assault in the Second Degree: Client ACQUITTED of Measure 11 Assault 2 charge, convicted of lesser charges
Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Felony Hit and Run, Reckless Driving: Brook negotiated a resolution for a plea for ONE lesser felony charge, NO driver’s license suspension, and misdemeanor treatment of the charge after successful completion of probation. All other charges DISMISSED, including Measure 11 crime.
Robbery in the First Degree x 5, plus other charges: After Brook and his private investigator fully examined the case, exculpatory evidence was given to the prosecutor and the State’s star witness was no longer confident he had identified the right person! All charges DISMISSED!
Assault in the Second Degree: Client charged with Measure 11 crime after defending herself. With co-counsel he was supervising, Brook helped negotiate resolution to misdemeanor charge, no more jail time. Measure 11 Assault 2 charge DISMISSED!
Felony Assault in the Fourth Degree: Client ACQUITTED.
Felony Assault in the Fourth Degree: Client ACQUITTED.
Animal Neglect In the Second Degree: Client ACQUITTED.
Misdemeanor DUII (many examples of these cases) + other traffic crimes: Client ACQUITTED.
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Eugene, Oregon, 97401
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Email: brook@reinhard.law