A single piece of evidence can mean the difference between conviction and acquittal. But what happens when evidence is lost, destroyed, or tampered with? Understanding the preservation of evidence is essential for anyone involved in a Nebraska criminal case....
Read MoreNebraska landowners take their property rights seriously. After a harmless prank, you may find yourself facing trespassing charges. Criminal trespass charges might apply any time you’re on someone’s property without permission. If you face trespassing charges, you need an...
Read MoreThere was a time when a conviction for “petty” theft, shoplifting, or another relatively minor theft crime was not something to be overly concerned about on your record. That is no longer the case in the United States. Today,...
Read MoreThroughout the country, DUIs carry steep penalties. But some states treat drunk driving offenders harsher than others. Arguably, the Nebraska legislature is one of the toughest on DUI offenses. Among other penalties, drivers charged with DUI face immediate license...
Read More“Bank fraud” is a broad term that refers to stealing from a financial institution by using deceptive or fraudulent means. This is a very serious crime. Frequently, people charged with defrauding a bank face federal charges. Even if the...
Read MoreImagine filling a prescription for a medication you need, only to later find yourself accused of possessing or distributing it illegally. Confusion sets in as you realize this seemingly routine act has thrust you into the criminal justice system....
Read MoreYou’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 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 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...
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