A late-night drive through Omaha shouldn’t end with the familiar flashing lights of the police in your rearview mirror, especially if you thought you were okay to drive after smoking weed a few hours earlier. But here in Nebraska,...
Read MoreImagine sitting at your kitchen table, last year’s receipts scattered like brittle leaves. Somewhere in the shuffle—between a missed deduction and a vague memory of cash that never made it onto a form—you start to wonder: Did I cross...
Read MoreCourts and probation departments often rely on technology to track people who are on pretrial release or probation. GPS bracelets and electronic monitoring systems are nothing new. However, evolving technology now allows courts to monitor people’s sobriety remotely with...
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 MoreAs you’re going about your day, a law enforcement officer hands you a piece of paper—a criminal citation. Instantly, questions fill your mind. What is a criminal citation? What does this mean? Does a citation go on your record?...
Read MoreYour 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...
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