After someone has been taken into custody in Nebraska for a federal crime, a pretrial services officer generally interviews that individual about his or her background. This interview is intended to establish whether the interviewee ought to be released...
Read MoreIn the state of Nebraska, robbery is classified as a Class II felony. The difference between robbery and theft can typically be determined by evaluating whether force or violence have been used in depriving an individual of personal property...
Read MoreNebraska residents may benefit from understanding the laws described in the state’s Revised Statute 28-416. This legislation outlines the laws pertaining to violations and penalties concerning prohibited acts involving controlled substances. State laws deem it unlawful to intentionally dispense,...
Read MoreIn the state of Nebraska, in order for authorities to perform a search on a person’s home, car or personal effects, they must have a search warrant. This guards against unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure, according to the...
Read MoreBack in the 1990s, there was a sustained effort among police departments across the U.S. — including right here in Nebraska — to outfit all squad cars with dashboard cameras. These efforts ultimately proved successful, as these cameras are...
Read MoreViolent crime charges are handled with great seriousness in the criminal justice system and may be judged by either the state or federal courts depending upon the severity of the crime. Homicide, aggravated robbery and assault resulting in serious...
Read MoreJust a few decades ago the sentence imposed for a criminal conviction could differ wildly from one defendant to the next. In an effort to standardize sentencing, many court systems have created sentencing guidelines or matrixes. Judges are usually...
Read MoreDomestic violence gained widespread attention beginning in the 1990’s and legislatures quickly took action to attempt to distinguish generic assault charges from emotionally driven assault between people in a romantic relationship. Domestic abuse can often be a cycle of...
Read MoreFacing violent crime charges can be a frightening experience. According to the FBI, a violent crime is any type of illegal activity that involves the use of force or the threat of violence against another person, such as aggravated...
Read MoreAt the state and federal levels of government, laws are established that regulate the possession of controlled substances. When a person is charged with breaking these laws, the charges will generally be classified as either simple possession or possession...
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