Nebraska is an open-carry and concealed-carry state. This means gun owners may openly carry their firearms in certain places and conceal their guns, and are not required to register a firearm in Nebraska. However, Nebraska’s firearm laws have undergone...
Read MoreBeing convicted of any criminal offense can put you in jeopardy of spending time in jail or prison as well as facing the repercussion of being a convicted criminal. Certain offenses, however, make it more likely that you will...
Read MoreWhen it comes to possession of a firearm while intoxicated, Nebraska has some of the most liberal firearm laws in the United States. However, these laws do not come without some limitations. Below we discuss the penalties for carrying...
Read MoreIn the United States, we are fortunate to be protected by a number of important rights found in the U.S. Constitution as well as within each individual state constitution. One of your key rights under the 4th Amendment is...
Read MoreThere’s a knock at your hospital room door. A uniformed officer steps in, eyes scanning the IV line running into your arm. They want your blood—specifically, your blood test results for a criminal investigation. But can police take blood...
Read MoreIn Nebraska, a class 4 felony is one step above a misdemeanor. However, a class 4 felony can lead to prison and a lifetime loss of rights. Moreover, a class 4 felony conviction will carry the stigma and loss...
Read MoreIf you have child abuse and neglect charges in Nebraska, you may want to know Nebraska child neglect penalties. The law presumes that you are innocent until proven otherwise. But many people, such as police, prosecutors, and even some...
Read MoreViolating pre-trial release conditions often leads the prosecution to request bond revocation, resulting in jail until trial. Being arrested and charged with a crime can wreak havoc with an individual’s life, without regard to whether the individual is actually...
Read MoreIn Nebraska, a person under 21 cannot legally possess alcohol. Getting caught as a minor in possession of alcohol can cause serious legal problems with long-lasting detrimental effects. Given what is at stake, you might wonder, How long does...
Read MoreIdentity theft is no joke. A single accusation can swiftly and permanently change your future’s trajectory. Nebraska law takes these cases seriously, and punishment is severe. But what is the penalty for identity theft, and what can you do...
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