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

Do I Need a Criminal Lawyer If I’m Innocent?

For the average person, being arrested and charged with a criminal offense is a frightening experience. If you were recently charged with a crime, and you did not commit the crime, you may also be feeling shocked and confused....

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

Can a Felony Attorney Keep Me Out of Prison?

Being arrested and charged with any criminal offense can be a nerve-wracking experience. If the offense you are charged with is a felony, there is much more at stake. Felony offenses, in the State of Nebraska, are offenses that...

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

Steps Criminal Lawyers Take When Preparing for Trial

One of the most important decisions you will make when charged with a criminal offense is whether or not to take your case to trial. If you decide to allow a judge or jury to decide your fate, it...

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

Omaha Drug Defense Lawyer Explains Mitigating and Aggravating Factors

If you are convicted of a criminal offense relating to drugs in the State of Nebraska, you face serious penalties that will likely impact your life for many years to come. This is why it is so important to...

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

5 Reasons You Need an Omaha Criminal Defense Attorney

Were you recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska? If so, you are likely facing serious penalties if convicted of that offense. The extent and nature of the penalties you face will depend...

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

Omaha Defense Attorney Explains Fingerprint Evidence

Thanks to Hollywood’s fascination with everything related to law enforcement and the legal system, we have all watched at least one fiction or non-fiction police drama where the case is solved because of the one partial fingerprint found at...

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

Omaha Drug Defense Attorney Explains Penalties for Selling Cocaine in Nebraska

Since the federal government declared war on drugs back in the 1970s, both the federal government and the individual states have consistently strengthened laws relating to the possession, sale, and distribution of controlled substances and increased the penalties for...

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

At What Point Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?

If you were arrested and charged with a crime, you know you need to hire a criminal defense attorney. However, if you have not actually been arrested, how do you know when it is time to hire an attorney?...

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

A Nebraska Criminal Attorney Explains Conspiracy

Of all the criminal offenses with which someone can be charged, the one that confuses people the most is usually “conspiracy.” Unfortunately, between Hollywood blockbusters and New York Times bestselling authors, the general public’s perception of what “conspiracy” means...

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

Do I Need a Criminal Lawyer If I’m Charged with a White Collar Crime?

Most people know that if they have been charged with a violent crime, a drug crime, or what they consider to be a serious felony offense, hiring a criminal defense attorney is imperative. What if you have been charged...

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