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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.

tslide-2Tom Petersen is a participating member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The NACDL is the foremost legal fraternity on criminal defense.

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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

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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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. Overview of Nebraska’s Hemp Farming Act  LB 657’s stated purpose is to “[a]lign

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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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The Benefits of Legalizing Medical Marijuana

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Legalizing Medical Marijuana Many states throughout the country have legalized medical marijuana and even recreational use. As more states continue to legalize medical marijuana, Nebraska is continuing to contemplate if they too should legalize medical marijuana. Legalization of marijuana has been a very controversial topic across the United States. If Nebraska passes a law for medical marijuana use it will allow Nebraska residents the constitutional right to buy, use or grow if recommended by a doctor. Users would also be allowed to smoke in their homes or various other private settings. For every state involved in the process of legalizing

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Are Dabs a Felony?

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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 potentially powerful extracts. Smoking dabs is a way to consume tetrahydrocannabinol, or as it is better known, THC. In fact, hash oil (dabs) generally has a much higher concentration of THC than marijuana flower or leaves. This raises a very important question: Are dabs a felony in Nebraska? The answer is Yes. Under Nebraska state law, possession of ‘hash oil” is

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Is CBD Oil Legal in Nebraska?

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Petersen Criminal Defense Attorneys Help Answer the Question: Is CBD Oil Legal in Nebraska? CBD oils (cannabidiol) are booming in popularity. As The New York Times recently observed, it appears that CBD oil is now everywhere. It has been touted as everything from a pain reliever and an anxiety reducer to a cure for insomnia. This raises an important question: Is CBD legal in Nebraska? The frustrating answer is “maybe.” CBD oil exists in a state of legal limbo at the moment — there is a tremendous amount of confusion on this issue. In this article, our Omaha criminal defense

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What Is the Punishment for Murder in Nebraska?

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Understanding the Punishment for Murder in Nebraska In the State of Nebraska, as is the case in other states, there are few criminal offenses that carry harsher potential penalties if convicted than murder. Though the crime of murder is generally considered one of the most heinous crimes, it is also frequently one of the most complex crimes because the facts and circumstances surrounding a death can vary tremendously from justified self-defense to premeditated first degree murder. If you have been charged with murder one of the first things you need to know is the punishment for murder in Nebraska. Before

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Free Holiday Sober Rides

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The Omaha DUI lawyers at Petersen Law Office are offering free holiday sober rides for select holidays in 2019. Along with great legal representation in the Omaha area we also want to be a contributing member in our community. According to the CDC, “Every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.” These types of accidents have been a serious issue in the United States for many years, so we want to do our part and help reduce the amount of alcohol related accidents in Nebraska. How the Program Works: If

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