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“I don’t judge you, I don’t

lecture you, I defend you”

- Tom Petersen

big-o Petersen Law was voted Best of Omaha for 2018 for the 7th year in a row. Each year, consumers in Omaha vote for their favorite businesses. Tom Petersen received the Best Attorney-DUI award. Thank you Omaha!

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tslide-1Thomas M. Petersen was selected as one of the top 50 DUI Lawyers in Nebraska for the 5th year in a row by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.

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NTL-top-100-member-seal Tom Peterson was selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.

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Federal Crimes

Federal charges can be the most intensive and invasive investigations one may experience but you are in the right place. Petersen Criminal Defense has handled thousands of criminal cases and is experienced in all aspects of federal court practice. We can help...

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Drug Crimes

Controlled substance laws have increased and changed to accommodate
a growing number of offenses prohibiting the possession, manufacture,
and delivery of controlled substances. These substances range from
illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine, to prescription-only
substances such as opana and oxycodone...

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Sex Crimes

Sexual assault is a serious and life changing accusation. If you are
accused of sexual assault, then you need an experienced lawyer to
defend you from a Nebraska sexual assault charge and guide you
through the criminal process...

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Theft Crimes

Petersen Criminal Law provides the legal guidance you need to fight
back against your theft charges including shoplifting, felony theft,
motor vehicle theft, embezzlement, burglary and more. Call now for
a free consultation.

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DUI

Petersen Law not only handles DUI cases, our practice is focused on
defending individuals accused of DUI offenses. You need someone
by your side that knows the system, understands the law, and is dedicated to
defending you. Call now for a free consultation.

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Omaha Criminal Defense Law Blog

What to Do When You Get a DUI in Nebraska

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Aggravated DUI, DUI, DUI Conviction, DUI Criminal Process, DUI Defense, DUI Penalties, Non-Aggravated DUI on

Many people find it difficult to tell when they’ve had too many drinks to drive. If you drive under the influence in Nebraska, you could receive a DUI.  If you’ve been pulled over and received a DUI in Nebraska, you may worry about the consequences. Maybe you’re thinking, “I got a DUI–now what?”  Will it impact your ability to drive or find a job? These are valid concerns. To protect your future, you should call a criminal defense lawyer as soon as you get a DUI. If you’re ready to talk to an attorney, Petersen Criminal Defense Law offers experienced

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How Do I Fight a Search Warrant? Advice from a Criminal Defense Attorney

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Since police officers are intimidating figures, many people comply with whatever officers demand. These people allow police to search their person or their homes without objection, even if the police don’t have a valid search warrant.  However, you should never give police explicit permission to search you or your property. You have a constitutionally protected right against unreasonable searches and seizures. It’s critical for any criminal suspect to understand what can make a search warrant invalid and to fight an illegal search or seizure.  So how do you fight a search warrant? I help clients fight search warrants to protect

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Can I Be Arrested for Possessing Paraphernalia in Nebraska?

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The “War on Drugs” has been going now for almost 50 years in the United States. Since it started, both the federal government and most states governments have strengthened many of their drug-related criminal laws as well as increased the penalties for violating those laws. In the last couple of decades, however, a campaign to re-legalize marijuana has also been very active across the U.S. That campaign has resulted in the legalization of medical marijuana in over half of the states as well as legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in a handful of states, to date. If you are

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Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Nebraska?

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What You Should Know About Medical Marijuana in Nebraska Marijuana is illegal in 16 states, including Nebraska. Recent attempts to legalize medical marijuana have left many wondering, is medical marijuana legal in Nebraska? Medical marijuana is still illegal in Nebraska. However, several initiatives to change the law are in the works. If successful, these changes could allow patients to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Current Status of Medical Marijuana in Nebraska The first possible source of change to Nebraska medical marijuana laws is legislative bill 110 (LB110). The bill would allow patients suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for

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Can You Mail Edibles to Nebraska?

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You should never mail a controlled substance, and that includes sending edibles to Nebraska or across any state lines. The USPS and all private mail services, no matter where you are from or where you are shipping to, are federally controlled and regulated entities. Any crime committed through the mail becomes a federal crime rather than a state crime. Federal mail crimes are laid out in US Code 1716. If you ship weed from Colorado and get caught, you could be prosecuted by the United States Government. You could also receive state charges depending on the amount of controlled substances

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Understanding a No Contact Order

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What is a No Contact Order in Nebraska? For the average person, being arrested and charged with a crime for the first time is a fairly frightening event. Along with worrying about the ultimate outcome of your case, you must also try to navigate the criminal justice system, something that can be extremely challenging for the uninitiated. Hiring an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney to represent you and protect your rights is the most important step you can take and should be your initial focus. Learning some of the most important dos and don’ts of being a defendant is also

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Driving Out of Colorado with Edibles to Nebraska: Is it Legal?

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Even though marijuana is legal across the state of Colorado, it is still considered an illegal substance in the state of Nebraska. Because marijuana is illegal in Nebraska, it’s best to leave your edibles in Colorado if you are traveling to Nebraska. Recently, Nebraska passed legislation to decriminalize some amounts of marijuana. However, Nebraska recognizes edibles as a THC concentrate because the edibles are made from hash oil and are not from the marijuana flower. Because Nebraska sees edibles as hash oil, the penalties for driving out of Colorado with edibles tend to be higher. If you were arrested for

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Is Hemp Oil Legal in Nebraska?

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An Overview of Nebraska Hemp Laws Nebraska enacted its new hemp laws in May of 2019. The Hemp Farming Act, LB 657, promotes the “cultivation and processing of hemp” for commercial sale while also complying with federal laws regulation of controlled substances.  The law raises a new question for the hemp industry: Is hemp oil legal in Nebraska? The new Nebraska hemp laws do not appear to prohibit hemp oil or other hemp products with a THC content of 0.3% or less. However, this interpretation requires some further clarification from the Nebraska authorities. NEBRASKA HEMP LAWS FAQ Overview of Nebraska’s

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Leaving Colorado with Weed: Is it Legal?

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Colorado legalized marijuana in 2013 by constitutional amendment. Colorado regulates activities within the state, such as manufacturing marijuana products, distributor licensing, and transportation regulations. What happens when you leave Colorado with marijuana? Is the marijuana you legally obtained in Colorado still legal when you cross state lines?  Ultimately, driving weed out of Colorado is illegal under federal law.  You may also violate state laws if the state does not allow you to bring marijuana into the state. Driving out of Colorado with edibles, for example, is prohibited under federal law and driving into another state, like Nebraska, violates state law.  

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Are There Different Levels of Felonies in Nebraska?

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A List of Different Levels of Felonies in Nebraska If you are arrested and charged with a criminal offense it is in your best interest to make sure you understand the charges against you and the potential penalties if you are convicted of those charges. Unless you are familiar with the criminal justice system, however, deciphering your charges can be intimidating and confusing. Just knowing you have been charged with a felony, for example, isn’t enough because there are different levels of felonies in Nebraska. Although only an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney can sit down with you and explain,

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