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

Omaha Criminal Defense Attorneys Explain How a Judge Decides Your Sentence

Whether you have already been convicted of a criminal offense, or your case remains pending, the thought of your potential sentence if convicted is likely not far from your mind. If you are new to the criminal justice system,...

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

Should I Admit Guilt to My Criminal Defense Attorney?

If you are currently facing criminal charges, and you are not familiar with how the criminal justice system works, you are likely feeling confused and concerned along with being worried about the eventual outcome of your case. Hopefully, you...

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

Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer: Should I Tell My Lawyer the Truth?

If you have been accused of a criminal offense, you may not be sure who to trust to help you. Hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer is clearly in your best interest; however, you may not be sure to...

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

Nebraska Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains How to Handle a Protective Order in a Domestic Violence Case

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you probably already know that you are facing some serious penalties if convicted. Before you even get to that point, however, you could find yourself in additional trouble if you violate...

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

Why Do Criminal Attorneys Suggest Accepting a Plea Agreement?

If you are facing criminal charges for the first time, you are undoubtedly feeling a wide range of emotions, including fear and confusion. The fear comes from worrying about the eventual outcome of your case while the confusion comes...

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

Questions to Ask Your Violent Crime Lawyer

Have you been accused of a violent crime in the State of Nebraska? If so, you are likely facing serious penalties if convicted of the charges against you. The most important step you can take for you, and for...

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

How Do Criminal Defense Attorneys Decide on Fees?

  Finding yourself under arrest for the first (and hopefully only) time is a frightening enough experience without adding in the continued worry about the outcome of the charges.  Moreover, navigating the criminal justice system for the first time...

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

What Defenses Might an Omaha Drug Defense Lawyer Use If I’m Accused of Selling Drugs?

Since the “War on Drugs” began in the United States four decades ago, individual states have steadily worked to pass legislation strengthening their drug related criminal offenses as well as laws that increase the severity of the penalties for...

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

Can an Omaha Defense Attorney Help Me If I Violated My Probation?

When a defendant is convicted of a criminal offense, the Judge often has the option to sentence the defendant to a period of time on probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a term of incarceration in the...

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

Omaha Drug Crime Attorney Explains Constructive Possession

If you were recently arrested and charged with a drug-related criminal offense in the State of Nebraska, you could be facing a significant amount of time in prison if convicted, depending on the level of offense for which you...

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