If you are currently employed by the government in the State of Nebraska, or are considering employment in a government job, it is important that you understand what it means to be a public servant. In the United States,...
Read MoreMost people have heard of the crime of “embezzlement” and have some vague idea of what it entails; however, those same people often fail to realize just how easy it is to be unwittingly caught up in an embezzlement...
Read MoreIf you have been accused of a criminal offense that included a monetary loss to a victim, such as theft or vandalism, you may be wondering (or hoping) that paying the victim back will keep you out of jail....
Read MoreIf you are convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska you could be sentenced to a term of probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a period of incarceration as part of your sentence. While...
Read MoreFor most people, being arrested and charged with a criminal offense is a frightening experience. Unless you have been through the process before, it is also typically a confusing experience. Well-meaning friends and relatives offer advice, some of which...
Read MoreThe United States is, at least in theory, a capitalist, free-market society founded on the concept of fair competition amongst businesses and within industries. To ensure that American businesses, both big and small, have a fair chance to succeed...
Read MoreOver the last couple of decades, the abuse of prescription drugs has become a significant problem in the United States. Instead of seeking illicit street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, many drug users are now turning to...
Read MoreThe term “fraud” is one of those terms that everyone has heard and most people use in everyday language. Fraud, however, is also a legal term that is used both in civil law and criminal law. If you have...
Read MoreIf you are arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska, and subsequently convicted of that offense, you may be ordered to pay restitution as part of your sentence imposed by the judge. If you...
Read MoreIn the State of Nebraska there are a wide variety of criminal offenses that include “theft” as the primary element of the offense. If you have been charged with a theft crime in Nebraska, therefore, you could be facing...
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