Understanding the Punishment for Murder in Nebraska In the State of Nebraska, as is the case in other states, there are few criminal offenses that carry harsher potential penalties if convicted than murder. Though the crime of murder is...
Read MoreUnlawful intrusion is a criminal charge that arises when one party is accused of violating the privacy rights of another. An unlawful intrusion charge can cover a variety of different behaviors, from window peeping to installing hidden cameras in...
Read MoreStates define their drunk driving laws in different ways. Some states refer to the charge of drunk driving as operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OWI), while others refer to it as driving under...
Read MoreDrug trafficking is a generic term used to refer to a state’s most serious drug offenses. Convictions for drug trafficking crimes often result in long prison sentences, large fines, and lengthy terms of supervised release once released from prison....
Read MoreThere 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...
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