Free Report: Understanding Your Rights As a Suspect in Nebraska

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Wednesday, May 20, 2015

If the police stop you and start asking you questions, do you have to answer them? What if you start to cooperate and then realize you need a lawyer—can you stop cooperating? Do you have a right to an attorney if the police want to question you? The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords you the right against self-incrimination, also known as the “right to remain silent.” This right is very broad and applies in all encounters with the police. Topics covered in this report include: Constitutional Rights Searches and Seizures Questioning and Interrogation Trial Rights But the Officer

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If I Intend to Plead Guilty Why Do I Need a Lawyer?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Thursday, May 14, 2015

If you are currently facing charges for a criminal offense in Nebraska you will eventually have to make a decision regarding how to plead in your case. You have the absolute right to require the State of Nebraska to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You also have the right to waive that right and plead guilty to the crime for which you are charged. If you are considering entering a plea of guilty you may be wondering “ If I intend to plead guilty why do I need a lawyer? ” There are at least two very good

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What Is Conspiracy in Nebraska?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, May 12, 2015

“Conspiracy” is one of those words that is used freely in fiction writing and in Hollywood blockbuster movies, but the term itself is (conveniently) rarely ever actually explained. Instead, it is simply used threaten to charge a character with a crime that was not actually committed but to which the character has some tangential relationship. While that may be convenient for screen writers, the actual crime of conspiracy requires the State of Nebraska to prove more than that. If you have been charged with the crime of conspiracy you need to know what constitutes the crime of conspiracy in Nebraska.

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How Often Do Lawyers Contact Their Clients?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Thursday, May 7, 2015

If you have recently been charged with a criminal offense and have retained the services of a criminal defense attorney for the first time you may have a number of questions and concerns about your case specifically, but also about the attorney-client relationship as well. Unless you have needed the services of an attorney before there is no reason why you would know what to expect. One common question first-time clients have is “ How often do lawyers contact their clients? Because every attorney, and every law firm, develops their own set of procedures and methods, particularly where the attorney-client

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Can I Have a Jury Trial on a Misdemeanor in Nebraska?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Being charged with a criminal offense is usually a frightening experience, particularly if it is the first time. Having never been through the prosecution of a criminal case before, you will likely have a number of questions if you find yourself in this position. One common question people have is “ Can I have a jury trial on a misdemeanor in Nebraska? ” The short answer is “yes”, you can request a jury trial if you are charged with a misdemeanor in Nebraska; however, you should consult with an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney before making that decision. For many

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Who Will Be My Jury for My Nebraska Criminal Court

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Who Will Be My Jury in Nebraska on Friday, May 1, 2015

Who Will Be My Jury For My Nebraska Criminal Court from Tom Petersen Prospective jurors are summoned for jury duty from a master list made up of all registered electors, licensed drivers, and state identification holders age 19 and older. Learn more about who will be my jury for my Nebraska criminal court in this presentation.

What Is Forfeiture?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Most people in the United States know very little, if anything at all, about civil forfeiture laws – until they are subject to them. If you do suddenly find yourself facing forfeiture of your property you will likely be shocked at how most civil forfeiture laws operate and what they allow the government to do. So what is forfeiture and what should you do if you find yourself facing a forfeiture action? Originally, civil forfeiture laws were enacted by the British during the 17th century as a means to punish violators of the laws requiring ships exporting and importing from

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Understanding Your Rights As a Suspect Or an Accused

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Understanding Your Rights As a Suspect Or an Accused from Tom Petersen For a suspect or an accused in Nebraska, some of the most important rights found in the Bill of Rights include the right against unreasonable searches and seizures, self-incrimination, cruel and unusual punishment and the right to an attorney.

What Are Minimum Mandatory Sentences in Nebraska?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, April 28, 2015

If you are arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska you will potentially be facing a period of incarceration if you are convicted of the charges against you. If you enter into a plea agreement with the State of Nebraska your sentence may be agreed upon ahead of time; however, if you are found guilty at trial the judge will determine your sentence. Although a judge usually has a good deal of discretion when deciding a sentence, if a mandatory minimum sentence applies some of that discretion is taken away. If you are currently facing

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What Is a White Collar Crime?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Criminal Defense on Thursday, April 23, 2015

Like most people, you have likely heard the term “white collar crime” used before; however, what is a white collar crime exactly? Is a white collar crime a true crime? Are the punishments for a white collar crime the same as they are for other types of crimes? Although people tend to equate white collar crimes with less serious crimes, the reality is that a white collar crime can be a serious criminal offense, conviction of which can subject a defendant to a lengthy term of imprisonment in some cases. Interestingly, the term “white collar crime” was originally coined in

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