Violent 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...
Read MoreThe laws regarding on what constitutes as lewd conduct and how it is prosecuted may vary according to local jurisdiction; however, lewd conduct is generally classified as any act done by a person in a public area with the...
Read MoreBeing charged with a drug-related crime can be frightening due to the hefty penalties associated with a conviction. In Nebraska, federal and state laws may apply to your case and influence how your defensive strategy should proceed. Although the...
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