You’re at home, scrolling through your phone or talking with a friend, and then, without warning, your personal space is invaded by law enforcement. Was that intrusion lawful? Did you have a reasonable expectation of privacy? When your privacy...
Read MoreDrug sniffing or narcotic detection dogs possess an extraordinary olfactory ability, allowing them to detect a wide range of substances. Law enforcement and security personnel use their keen sense of smell to find illegal drugs, prescription medications, explosives, and...
Read MoreWhile it is true that no two drug crime prosecutions contain the same set of facts and circumstances, arrests involving the sale or distribution of a controlled substance often follow a predictable pattern. That pattern involves an informant providing...
Read MoreFor the average, law-abiding motorist, encountering a police checkpoint while traveling down the interstate is inconvenient, but not cause for alarm. A motorist with something to hide, however, running into a checkpoint is definitely problematic and may be cause...
Read MoreAs you’re going about your day, a law enforcement officer hands you a piece of paper—a criminal citation. Instantly, questions fill your mind. What is a criminal citation? What does this mean? Will it stay on my record? Could...
Read MoreYou’re driving home when flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. The officer finds a suspicious item in your car and suspects it’s drugs. Now, you’re facing drug possession or trafficking charges in Nebraska. Panic sets in—what evidence do...
Read MoreYou’re walking through a bustling Omaha park when you spot someone wearing an ankle monitor. It’s not something you see every day, and it raises a question—what did they do to end up with one? Or maybe you or...
Read MoreCourts and probation departments often rely on technology to track people who are on pretrial release or probation. GPS bracelets and electronic monitoring systems are nothing new. However, evolving technology now allows courts to monitor people’s sobriety remotely with...
Read MoreAre DUI checkpoints legal? Are police checkpoints legal? Yes, DUI checkpoints are legal in Nebraska. A DUI checkpoint, also called a sobriety checkpoint, occurs when the police block a road and stop cars based on a pattern to check...
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, the line between online interaction and real-world consequences is becoming more blurred and more severe. A disagreement or miscommunication on social media can quickly turn into legal issues. When facing online or cyber harassment charges...
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