Contrary to what many people believe, not everyone who commits a criminal offense is a criminal. Some are average people who had a momentary lapse in judgment, some are people who suffer from mental illness, and still others are...
Read MoreCan the Police Lie to You During an Interrogation? When a police officer questions a suspect, the ultimate goal is to get the suspect to confess to committing the crime. A seasoned detective typically has a fairly large bag...
Read MoreFor residents of Nebraska, drug busts along the state’s Interstate 80 may seem like a daily occurrence. Although that might be an exaggeration, the truth is that I-80 is a well-known route for drugs coming up from Central and...
Read MoreIf you have been accused of committing a criminal offense, one of the most important decisions you will make over the course of the prosecution of your case is whether to let a jury decide your fate or not....
Read MoreIf the State of Nebraska has filed charges against you for possession of a controlled substance, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights...
Read MoreIf you are currently a defendant in a criminal prosecution for an assault offense, the number one goal of your criminal defense attorney will be to avoid a conviction. Sometimes, however, a conviction simply cannot be avoided. When that...
Read MoreAlthough there are certainly people who intentionally break the law, and even some who qualify as “career criminals,” a significant percentage of defendants are decent people who had a momentary lapse in judgment or who felt compelled by circumstances...
Read MoreAnyone who spends any significant amount of time driving on Interstate 80 through Nebraska can’t help but notice the police presence along the roadway. If you live or work in Nebraska you probably already know why I-80 is so...
Read MoreIf you have ever watched a crime drama on television or read a best selling crime novel you have some idea what DNA is and how it is purportedly used to solve crimes. Is it really that accurate? How...
Read MoreThe criminal offense of “assault” is one of those crimes that most people are familiar with; yet, few people actually understand the legal elements that make up the offense. That lack of knowledge can be problematic if it leads...
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