Your heart sinks as an officer searches your car or your home. It’s a profound violation of your privacy, made worse when they pull out a small bag or container that you have never seen before. Suddenly, your world...
Read MoreThere you are, standing in court or holding a citation, hearing words that feel interchangeable but carry very different weight. You Google, “difference between felony and misdemeanor,” hoping the answer will make things clearer. But the more you read,...
Read MoreLaw enforcement pulls you over. The officer says they smell something. They search your vehicle, find a small stash, and suddenly the situation escalates. You’re no longer facing a basic drug possession charge. Instead, you hear words like “possession...
Read MoreFor years, Nebraskans have hoped for progress on medical marijuana. Now that the voters have spoken and legalization is on the horizon, you might be wondering how this could impact you or your loved ones who might benefit from...
Read MoreLaws, Penalties, and Defenses Understanding Nebraska’s gun laws is tough. Handgun laws in Nebraska are a combination of state, local, and federal laws. As a result, the gun laws in Nebraska are a tangled web of prohibitions, exclusions, and...
Read MoreNebraska is an open-carry and concealed-carry state. This means gun owners may openly carry their firearms in certain places and conceal their guns, and are not required to register a firearm in Nebraska. However, Nebraska’s firearm laws have undergone...
Read MoreBeing convicted of any criminal offense can put you in jeopardy of spending time in jail or prison as well as facing the repercussion of being a convicted criminal. Certain offenses, however, make it more likely that you will...
Read MoreWhen it comes to possession of a firearm while intoxicated, Nebraska has some of the most liberal firearm laws in the United States. However, these laws do not come without some limitations. Below we discuss the penalties for carrying...
Read MoreCan a 16-year-old legally consent in Nebraska? What does it mean to be under the age of consent? The age of consent in Nebraska is 16 years old. This applies equally to both heterosexual and homosexual conduct under state...
Read MoreHave the police ever stopped you and questioned you about a situation? It can be nerve-racking, leaving you wondering whether you were detained or arrested. In Nebraska, the difference between the two is not just semantics; it carries significant...
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