Any criminal charge can impact different facets of your life. Even a minor assault charge can derail your potential employment opportunities and living situation. Unfortunately, allegations of assault often materialize when verbal arguments escalate into physical contact. If you...
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...
Read MoreLaws, Penalties, and Defenses Understanding Nebraska’s gun laws is tough. Handgun laws in Nebraska are a combination of state, local, and federal laws. As a result, the gun laws in Nebraska are a tangled web of prohibitions, exclusions, and...
Read MoreSupporting the Next Generation of Criminal Justice Advocates Congratulations to the 2026 scholarship recipient, Oliva Lore! We would like to thank all of our applicants for participating in our contest and we are very excited to help Oliva further...
Read MoreHave the police ever stopped you and questioned you about a situation? It can be nerve-racking, leaving you wondering whether you were detained or arrested. In Nebraska, the difference between the two is not just semantics; it carries significant...
Read MoreMental illness can significantly alter the trajectory of a criminal case. The charge may come after a crisis, missed medication, homelessness, substance use, or a police response that escalated quickly. In Nebraska, Wellness Court provides eligible defendants with a...
Read MoreA criminal charge can feel heavier when the person facing it has also served in the military, lived with trauma, battled addiction, or struggled to adjust after coming home. Maybe the charge involves DUI, drugs, assault, or a probation...
Read MoreReceiving a criminal citation can feel alarming especially if you’ve never dealt with law enforcement before. As a Nebraska criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience in county and district courts across Omaha and the surrounding area,...
Read MoreIn the United States, we are fortunate to be protected by a number of important rights found in the U.S. Constitution as well as within each individual state constitution. One of your key rights under the 4th Amendment is...
Read MoreThe State of Nebraska cannot charge you with DUI for riding a bike while intoxicated because DUI does not apply to bicycles. The Nebraska DUI statute applies only to motor vehicles. The statute states that it is unlawful for...
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