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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 2 minutes | Criminal Defense

How to Register a Firearm in Nebraska

Whether you have a gun for personal safety or sport, you should know Nebraska’s laws on legally owning a firearm. Nebraska is an open-carry and concealed-carry state. This means gun owners may openly carry their firearms in certain places...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

Stand Your Ground Law & Self-Defense Laws in Nebraska

As the debate over gun control continues to rage in the United States, citizens who own guns struggle to keep up with the changing political landscape and changing laws. The questions are endless. Who can purchase firearms? What type...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Is the Penalty for Identity Theft in Nebraska

Identity theft is no joke. A single accusation can swiftly and permanently change your future’s trajectory. Nebraska law takes these cases seriously, and punishment is severe. But what is the penalty for identity theft, and what can you do...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

Is Delta 9 Legal in Nebraska?

Nebraska sits at a legal crossroads when it comes to THC. Unlike many states that have embraced cannabis reform, Nebraska maintains strict laws regarding marijuana and its derivatives. So, is Delta 9 legal in Nebraska? And if not, is...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

Nebraska Trespassing Laws

Nebraska landowners take their property rights seriously. After a harmless prank, you may find yourself facing trespassing charges. Criminal trespass charges might apply any time you’re on someone’s property without permission. If you face trespassing charges, you need an...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Is Considered Bank Fraud?

“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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

Dogs at Airports: 5 Types of Screening Where Dogs Are Used

You’re waiting in line, passport in hand, when a handler and their alert dog approach. The dog pauses near your carry-on, its nose twitching. Your excitement turns to unease—what are they looking for? Is your bag safe? Are you...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Nebraska?

You’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...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | Criminal Defense

Drug Sniffing Dogs: What Can They Smell?

Drug sniffing or narcotic detection dogs possess an extraordinary olfactory ability, allowing them to detect a wide range of substances. Law enforcement and security personnel use their keen sense of smell to find illegal drugs, prescription medications, explosives, and...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

Nebraska Laws For Minor in Possession of Alcohol Charges

Getting charged with minor in possession in Nebraska is a serious criminal offense. It might not sound like a big deal at first, but there are serious consequences in Nebraska for a minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol. As...

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