Andy's opponent is a career criminal defense lawyer. His campaign materials claim membership in the OCDLA (Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association) since 1981.

Why criminal defense lawyers waive jury in front of Andy's opponent

Judge Gayle Nachtigal's Courtroom
     Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - public record
     Criminal Defense Attorney Nicholas Merrill
     explaining to Judge Nachtigal why criminal defense
     lawyers want to waive jury in Andy's opponent's
     courtroom.    State v. Nordund, C072620CR
 

 Opponent's DUII ruling

Wednesday, February 20, 2008;
     State v. Cerriteno-Palemeno, D073974M
     public record