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

Miranda Rights — When Must They Be Given and What Happens If They Weren’t

Of all the legal terms and phrases that have made their way into everyday vernacular, “Miranda” is undoubtedly one of the most well-known. Even the most law-abiding citizens have some idea what your “Miranda rights” refer to given how...

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

DUI Defense Lawyer Explains the Implied Consent Law

By now, most motorists are aware that drinking and driving is both dangerous and illegal. Most people are also at least vaguely familiar with the concept of chemical testing that typically occurs after a motorist has been arrested for...

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

If You Are a Defendant in a Criminal Case — Be Careful What You Post on Social Media

In just two short decades, social media has blossomed to the point where it is an integral part of most people’s everyday life.  The familiarity, however, can be deceiving. This is particularly true if you are a suspect or...

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

Should I Waive My Right to a Trial By Jury?

If you are currently a defendant in a criminal prosecution, one of the most important decisions you will be asked to make throughout your case is whether to waive your right to a trial by jury. Waiving your right...

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

Am I Entitled to Bail?

For the average person, being arrested and accused of a criminal offense is a traumatic experience, particularly if it is the first time. Understandably, the most immediate an arrestee typically has is getting out of jail. Even first-time defendants...

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

How to Handle a DUI Stop

For the average motorist, the sight of flashing lights in the rearview mirror is not a welcome sight. At a bare minimum, those flashing lights will likely put you behind schedule and lead to an expensive traffic ticket. Worst...

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

5 Things You Need to Tell Your Criminal Lawyer

If you find yourself a defendant in a criminal prosecution, you are undoubtedly worried about how your case will turn out. The best thing you can do to ensure a positive outcome is to retain the services of an...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 6 minutes | Uncategorized

Drug Busts on I-80 Lead to Record Seizures

Anyone who is familiar with the Interstate I-80 corridor through Nebraska knows that it is frequently used to transport drugs. To better understand the problem, as well as law enforcement efforts at combatting the problem, an Omaha I-80 drug...

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

Should I Take the Plea Agreement Offered by the State?

As a defendant in a criminal prosecution, you will need to make a number of important decisions over the course of your case. One of the most important of those decisions will come about if the prosecutor offers you...

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

Defending a Claim of Dealing

Since the War on Drugs began several decades ago, states across the U.S. have systematically increased the penalties for violations of drug-related criminal offenses. Everyone knows that the potential penalties you face if convicted of dealing drugs are dramatically...

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