Depending largely on how you were raised, you will either fear and mistrust the police or trust and appreciate them. If you fall into the latter category you may also be inclined to open up without reservation if you...
Read MoreFor the average person, being accused of a crime is a traumatic experience – particularly if the individual is not guilty of the crime. If you find yourself in that position, you may be dealing with a wide range...
Read More10 Rights You Need To Know: If You Are a Suspect or a Defendant from Tom Petersen You may know what you have heard police officers say on television numerous times; however, do you really understand all your...
Read MoreFor the average person, being charged with a criminal offense is a frightening, and often times confusing, experience. Along with worrying about the outcome of the case, navigating the criminal justice system can leave an accused feeling bewildered and...
Read MoreBeing convicted of any criminal offense can have far-reaching negative consequences; however, being convicted of drug related criminal offense often comes with even farther reaching consequences. Thanks in large part to the “War on Drugs” that has been raging...
Read MoreProbation Basics in Nebraska from Tom Petersen To avoid violating your probation it is essential that you understand what probation is and what the terms of your probation are in Nebraska. Learn more about probation basics in Nebraska in this...
Read MoreIn the past, domestic violence was something that was largely swept under the proverbial carpet. Society preferred to pretend that it did not occur and law enforcement typically considered it a private “family” matter. As a result, abusers were...
Read MoreFound in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I-11 of the Nebraska Constitution, the right to a trial by jury is probably the most well-known right of an accused in the U.S. The idea behind a...
Read MoreImagine receiving a telephone call from a detective informing you that he/she wants to “talk” to you about an ongoing case Worse still, imagine opening your front door to that same detective. How would you handle the situation? What...
Read MoreMethadone has long been used as an alternative “therapy” for drug addicts who are addicted to heroin because methadone helps with the withdrawal symptoms heroin addicts typically experience when they try to quit. Methadone, however, is actually a powerful...
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