Although you may not have ever given the matter any thought, a number of criminal offenses involve “possessing” something that is illegal. It might be possessing a controlled substance, possessing a firearm, or possessing stolen property; however, “possession” is...
Read MoreIf you have been charged with a serious criminal offense there is a good chance that law enforcement investigators will attempt to use DNA to prove the accusations against you. Like most people, you likely have some idea how...
Read MoreDomestic Violence in Nebraska from Tom Petersen Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-323 governs the Nebraska’s domestic violence laws.Under that statute, domestic violence is charged as “domestic assault” and may be charged in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree. ...
Read MoreChallenging the Results of a Breath Test in Nebraska from Tom Petersen The police, prosecutors, and manufacturers of breath test equipment would all have us believe the test results are 100% accurate and the machine is infallible. Learn more...
Read MorePeople often make the mistake of viewing a shoplifting charge as something that is not a serious criminal offense. While that may have been true once upon a time, it is no longer true today. The days of a...
Read MorePeople often face a dilemma when they find themselves under arrest and stuck in jail – “should I send money on my bond or on retaining an attorney?” If you ever find yourself in this position and facing the...
Read MoreIf you were recently arrested and charged with one of the numerous theft related criminal offenses in the State of Nebraska, you would be wise to be concerned about the outcome of your case for several reasons. That is...
Read Moreyou have been charged with a cyber-crime, either in state or federal court, you should take the matter seriously. Although cyber-crimes are considered “white collar” crimes and are often not viewed as “real” crimes by society, they are most...
Read MoreAlthough the issue of domestic violence was once largely swept under the rug, both by society and law enforcement, accusations of domestic abuse are now taken very seriously. Law enforcement agencies often have policies in place which all but...
Read MoreIn the United States, murder is one of only a handful of offenses for which a defendant might be sentenced to death — treason, espionage, and terrorism being the other capital crimes in the U.S. If you have been...
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