There 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 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...
Read MoreAre DUI checkpoints legal? Are police checkpoints legal? Yes, DUI checkpoints are legal in Nebraska. A DUI checkpoint, also called a sobriety checkpoint, occurs when the police block a road and stop cars based on a pattern to check...
Read MoreBeing falsely accused of sexual assault is a terrifying ordeal that can have devastating consequences. Nebraska law takes these accusations very seriously, and the penalties can be severe. The stigma and public humiliation of facing false accusations can feel...
Read MoreIf you are convicted of a criminal offense, one of the sentencing options available to the judge may be a period of time on probation. Because time spent on probation means time not spent in jail/prison, most defendants push...
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