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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Criminal Defense

How to Register a Firearm in Nebraska

Whether you have a gun for personal safety or sport, you should know Nebraska’s laws on legally owning a firearm. Nebraska is an open-carry and concealed-carry state. This means gun owners may openly carry their firearms in certain places...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

Stand Your Ground Law & Self-Defense Laws in Nebraska

As the debate over gun control continues to rage in the United States, citizens who own guns struggle to keep up with the changing political landscape and changing laws. The questions are endless. Who can purchase firearms? What type...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Is the Penalty for Identity Theft in Nebraska

Identity theft is no joke. A single accusation can swiftly and permanently change your future’s trajectory. Nebraska law takes these cases seriously, and punishment is severe. But what is the penalty for identity theft, and what can you do...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test?

Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking. The flashing lights in your mirror, the officer’s request for your license and registration, and the dreaded question: Can you step out of the vehicle for a field sobriety test? At that moment,...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Category Name

Can Police Take Blood Samples from the Hospital? Do They Need a Warrant?

There’s a knock at your hospital room door. A uniformed officer steps in, eyes scanning the IV line running into your arm. They want your blood—specifically, your blood test results for a criminal investigation. But can police take blood...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

What Is Preservation of Evidence in NE?

A single piece of evidence can mean the difference between conviction and acquittal. But what happens when evidence is lost, destroyed, or tampered with? Understanding the preservation of evidence is essential for anyone involved in a Nebraska criminal case....

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

Is Delta 9 Legal in Nebraska?

Nebraska sits at a legal crossroads when it comes to THC. Unlike many states that have embraced cannabis reform, Nebraska maintains strict laws regarding marijuana and its derivatives. So, is Delta 9 legal in Nebraska? And if not, is...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

Nebraska Trespassing Laws

Nebraska landowners take their property rights seriously. After a harmless prank, you may find yourself facing trespassing charges. Criminal trespass charges might apply any time you’re on someone’s property without permission. If you face trespassing charges, you need an...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | Theft Crimes

Nebraska Theft Laws and Penalties

There was a time when a conviction for “petty” theft, shoplifting, or another relatively minor theft crime was not something to be overly concerned about on your record. That is no longer the case in the United States. Today,...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

What Happens to Your Driver’s License After a DUI Charge in Nebraska?

Throughout the country, DUIs carry steep penalties. But some states treat drunk driving offenders harsher than others. Arguably, the Nebraska legislature is one of the toughest on DUI offenses. Among other penalties, drivers charged with DUI face immediate license...

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