If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Nebraska you are likely concerned about the consequences of that arrest becoming a conviction. Along with the sentence handed down by a judge, a conviction can also...
Read MoreIf you have no previous experience with the police, being arrested, or even just questioned, for the first time can be a frightening and confusing experience. If you have committed a crime, even a relatively small one, the police...
Read MoreNot all that long ago, “shoplifting” or “petty theft” was not taken all that seriously by law enforcement, the courts, or even society. Today, however, the penalties for all types of theft, even shoplifting, have increased. Of equal importance,...
Read MoreBeing arrested and charged with a criminal offense, or finding out you are the target of a criminal investigation is a frightening experience when the charges involved are state offenses. When the investigation or prosecution is at the federal...
Read MoreOne way that law enforcement officers gather evidence of criminal activities against an individual is to conduct a search and seizure. The search may be conducted at a home, a business, a vehicle, or a search of the person...
Read MoreWhen most people think of a criminal offense they tend to envision a crime that includes violence, or the threat of violence. While there are certainly no shortage of violence criminal offenses in Nebraska, there are also a number...
Read MoreIf you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense, and this is your first time as a defendant, you likely have a number of concerns and questions relating to the criminal prosecution process. One of the most...
Read MoreSearch And Seizure: When Can The Police Enter Your Home in Nebraska from Tom Petersen The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,...
Read MoreLike most states, the State of Nebraska requires individuals who have been convicted of certain sex offenses to register as a sex offender. Failing to register, if required to do so, has serious consequences for the offender. One purpose...
Read MoreIf you are not involved in any criminal undertakings your first question will likely be “Why would the police want to search my home?” The reality is that there are several common reasons why the police could want to...
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