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

What Is a Pardon, and How Do I Apply for One in Nebraska?

The Nebraska Constitution creates a Board of Pardons that has the power to grant respites, reprieves, pardons, commutations, warrants of discharge, and to remit fines and forfeitures. A pardon is defined as formal forgiveness granted by the Board of...

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

What Are Common Field Sobriety Tests?

Law enforcement officers often use field sobriety tests to support their decision to arrest someone for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Common field sobriety tests include the following: Field sobriety test “results” are typically the officer’s...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Criminal Defense

Driving Out of Colorado with Edibles to Nebraska

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...

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

What Is a Drug Tax Stamp?

Nebraska is one of 17 states that requires drug possessors to pay taxes on their illegal drugs. In essence, the drug tax stamp is a way for prosecutors to increase the number of charges against you.  What Is Nebraska’s...

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

Who Is Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm in Nebraska?

Soon, Nebraska will be the 26th state in the U.S. to allow the constitutional carry of a firearm. As a result, Nebraska law created a right to carry a concealed firearm without governmental interference. The law removes previous conditions,...

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

Understanding a No Contact Order

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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Felony Offenses in Nebraska

Is Strangulation a Felony in Nebraska?

If you face a strangulation charge, you should consider an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you. Strangulation is a serious felony charge in Nebraska. It carries a harsher penalty than other kinds of domestic assault, which are misdemeanor...

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

How Long Does a Minor in Possession Stay on Your Record in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, a person under 21 cannot legally possess alcohol. Getting caught as a minor in possession of alcohol can cause serious legal problems with long-lasting detrimental effects. Given what is at stake, you might wonder, How long does...

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

What Is a Theft by Deception Charge in Nebraska?

A theft by deception charge falls under the broader category of theft crimes in the Nebraska statutes. In short, theft by deception means taking the property of another by using false words or actions. The offense has other aspects...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Criminal Defense

How to Register a Firearm in Nebraska

Whether you have a gun for personal safety or sport, you should know Nebraska’s laws on legally owning a firearm. Nebraska is an open-carry and concealed-carry state. This means gun owners may openly carry their firearms in certain places...

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