Over the last decade, much has changed in the United States with regard to the way the general public, and the law, view marijuana. Over the last half of the 20th century, marijuana was viewed as a serious drug...
Read MoreIf you are charged with a violation of a criminal law in the State of Nebraska, you have two basics options for resolving your case. The first is to accept a guilty plea agreement. If you go this route,...
Read MoreFor the average motorist, looking in the rearview mirror and seeing the flashing lights of a police car is not a pleasant experience. Best case scenario, you will waste 15 to 30 minutes or your time while the officer...
Read MoreContrary to what many people believe, a law enforcement officer is not legally allowed to pull over a motorist without a reason. In other words, random traffic stops are not legal. What are legal, however, are stops based on...
Read MoreThe State of Colorado passed Amendment 20 in 2000 and Amendment 64 in 2012, legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. Meanwhile, possession of marijuana for any reason remains illegal for the residents of Nebraska. Nebraska residents, however,...
Read MoreFinding yourself the defendant in a criminal prosecution is bad enough. Realizing you don’t understand half of what anyone involved is talking about makes a frightening and intimidating situation even worse. Unless you work in the criminal justice system,...
Read MoreFor the average person, being accused of a crime is a frightening event. To suddenly find yourself facing a conviction on your permanent record and possibly a term of imprisonment is reason enough to feel confused and overwhelmed. On...
Read MoreIf you are currently facing criminal charges, one of the most important decisions you must make is how to resolve your case. Unless the State decides to dismiss all charges against you, your options will be reduced to negotiating...
Read MoreIn the United States, murder is the only state level crime that remains potentially eligible for the death penalty. Murder is also one of the only offenses for which bond may potentially be denied. If you have been accused...
Read MoreThanks to the seemingly endless number of law enforcement dramas and reality television shows being broadcast at any given time, just about everyone in the United States is aware that when you are accused of a criminal offense you...
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