Understanding the Punishment for Murder in Nebraska In the State of Nebraska, as is the case in other states, there are few criminal offenses that carry harsher potential penalties if convicted than murder. Though the crime of murder is...
Read MoreWhile it is true that no two drug crime prosecutions contain the same set of facts and circumstances, arrests involving the sale or distribution of a controlled substance often follow a predictable pattern. That pattern involves an informant providing...
Read MoreUnlawful intrusion is a criminal charge that arises when one party is accused of violating the privacy rights of another. An unlawful intrusion charge can cover a variety of different behaviors, from window peeping to installing hidden cameras in...
Read MoreStates define their drunk driving laws in different ways. Some states refer to the charge of drunk driving as operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OWI), while others refer to it as driving under...
Read MoreBeing accused and charged with a criminal offense is a frightening experience for anyone, and is made even more so it is your first time. Along with your (understandable) concern for the outcome of your case, you also have...
Read MoreIf you’ve been arrested and held in custody for a Nebraska crime, you must typically appear for an initial hearing in county court. At this court hearing, a judge makes specific key findings about whether and under what circumstances...
Read MoreDrug trafficking is a generic term used to refer to a state’s most serious drug offenses. Convictions for drug trafficking crimes often result in long prison sentences, large fines, and lengthy terms of supervised release once released from prison....
Read MoreIn a criminal prosecution, the State has the burden of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. To do that, the State typically gathers evidence that it then intends to admit at trial to prove the defendant’s guilt....
Read MoreThere are nearly 2 million people currently incarcerated and approximately 3.7 million people on probation in the United States. The stigma of a criminal record is one of the most critical and well-documented barriers to successful reintegration into the...
Read MoreA DUI charge can cause significant stress and anxiety. That’s no surprise—a DUI in Nebraska could send you to jail and leave you without a driver’s license for a long period of time. On top of that, the Nebraska...
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