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A terroristic threat conviction can upend your life. In fact, terroristic threatening is a felony under state law (Nebraska Statute 28-311.01) and a misdemeanor under federal law. Penalties vary widely depending on the circumstances and the court’s assessment of your intentions. The assistance of a seasoned criminal defense attorney is a necessity when you are faced with a terroristic threat charge.   What Constitutes a Terroristic Threat? What are terroristic threats? Following are a few examples: A threat of violence against an individual; A threat of violence against a group (calling in a bomb threat to a high school, for example);

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The term “computer crimes” encompasses a wide variety of offenses. The nature of these crimes does not vary much regardless of whether you live in Nebraska or a different state. Although federal authorities prosecute most computer crimes, the Nebraska Computer Crimes Act is one of the state computer crimes laws that grant Nebraska broad authority to prosecute computer crimes. Definition of Computer Crimes A computer crime is an offense using computer technology. The crime might involve theft, vandalism, child pornography, harassment, or other illegal activity. The only thread that binds these disparate offenses together is their use of computer technology.

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When it comes to possession of a firearm while intoxicated, Nebraska has some of the most liberal firearm laws in the United States. Nebraska will not punish you harshly for the mere act of being drunk while possessing a firearm. In fact, depending on the circumstances it might not punish you at all. Penalties for Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated Possession of a firearm while intoxicated is not a crime under Nebraska state law unless you conceal your weapon. If you conceal a firearm while intoxicated, one of two possible penalties may apply: If you have a permit to

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