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

Are Dabs a Felony?

Are Dabs a Felony in Nebraska? Dabs or dabbing is a slang term used to describe butane hash oil (BHO). Essentially, dabs are cannabis plant extracts. Similar to other types of plants, marijuana plants can be used to produce...

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

Omaha Drug Crime Attorney Explains Search and Seizure Law Basics

It is rare for a drug-related arrest and subsequent prosecution to not involve a search and seizure of some type. In some cases, a police officer stops a single individual for any of a wide variety of reasons and...

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

Should I Take the Stand and Testify at My Trial?

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you have numerous important decisions to make between now and the completion of your case. One of the most important of those decisions is whether to take your case...

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

Self-Defense in Nebraska

Were you recently arrested and charged with assault – or with an even more serious crime? If so, and you were only defending yourself, you may be able to claim self-defense as your defense strategy. It is not, however,...

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

5 Things to Remember During an Encounter with the Police

You may very well make it through your entire life without having a serious encounter with the police. If, however, you do find yourself the subject of police questioning, you need to know what you should, and shouldn’t do...

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

5 Reasons You Should Never Be Your Own Defense Lawyer

Were you recently arrested and charged with committing a criminal offense? If so, and you are contemplating acting as your own lawyer, you are probably making a big mistake. You may think the charges aren’t really that serious or...

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

When Can the Police Do a Blood Draw for a DUI Investigation?

If you find yourself under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), you will be transported to the jail or police station where you will be asked to submit to a chemical test. The purpose of that test is...

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

What Is Restitution?

Most people worry about the possibility of being sentenced to a term of imprisonment when they are facing criminal charges – and with good reason. The threat of jail or prison time is certainly one possible sentencing option if...

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

Understanding the Search Warrant Requirement

In the United States, the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring a law enforcement officer to obtain a warrant before conducting a search. Although most people are familiar with the concept...

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

How Can the State Prove I Was Dealing?

If you find yourself to be the defendant in a prosecution for dealing a controlled substance, you are likely more than a little concerned about the outcome of your case. Just as with almost any offense, there is more...

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