There are nearly 2 million people currently incarcerated and approximately 3.7 million people on probation in the United States. The stigma of a criminal record is one of the most critical and well-documented barriers to successful reintegration into the...
Read MoreA DUI charge can cause significant stress and anxiety. That’s no surprise—a DUI in Nebraska could send you to jail and leave you without a driver’s license for a long period of time. On top of that, the Nebraska...
Read MoreThe Nebraska Constitution creates a Board of Pardons that has the power to grant respites, reprieves, pardons, commutations, warrants of discharge, and to remit fines and forfeitures. A pardon is defined as formal forgiveness granted by the Board of...
Read MoreLaw enforcement officers often use field sobriety tests to support their decision to arrest someone for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Common field sobriety tests include the following: Field sobriety test “results” are typically the officer’s...
Read MoreEven though marijuana is legal across the state of Colorado, it is still considered an illegal substance in the state of Nebraska. Because marijuana is illegal in Nebraska, it’s best to leave your edibles in Colorado if you are...
Read MoreNebraska is one of 17 states that requires drug possessors to pay taxes on their illegal drugs. In essence, the drug tax stamp is a way for prosecutors to increase the number of charges against you. Dealers handling controlled...
Read MoreSoon, Nebraska will be the 26th state in the U.S. to allow the constitutional carry of a firearm. As a result, Nebraska law created a right to carry a concealed firearm without governmental interference. The law removes previous conditions,...
Read MoreWhat is a No Contact Order in Nebraska? For the average person, being arrested and charged with a crime for the first time is a fairly frightening event. Along with worrying about the ultimate outcome of your case, you...
Read MoreIf you face a strangulation charge, you should consider an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you. Strangulation is a serious felony charge in Nebraska. It carries a harsher penalty than other kinds of domestic assault, which are misdemeanor...
Read MoreA theft by deception charge falls under the broader category of theft crimes in the Nebraska statutes. In short, theft by deception means taking the property of another by using false words or actions. The offense has other aspects...
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