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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Violent Crimes

Dealing with Violent Crime Charges: First Steps

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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Federal Crimes

Sentencing Enhancements

Just 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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Violent Crimes

Nebraska Domestic Assault Charges

Domestic 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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Violent Crimes

Understanding Your Rights with Violent Crime Charges

Facing 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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Drug Crimes

Understanding the Law: Simple Possession vs. Possession with Intent to Deliver

At 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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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Sex Crimes

Understanding Lewd Conduct: What Should You Do if You Get Charged

The 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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Drug Crimes

Know Your Rights: Dealing with Drug Charges

Being 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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