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 experienced criminal defense attorney. You don’t want these charges on your criminal record. Attorney Thomas Petersen at Petersen Criminal Law can help. Tom has represented thousands of clients who face criminal charges. He uses his extensive knowledge of Nebraska law to try to get your charges reduced or dismissed. Contact Tom for a free consultation, where you can discuss your trespassing

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The 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 any person to operate or be in actual physical control of any motor vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic liquor or drug. Nebraska defines a motor vehicle as any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power. The statute defining a motor vehicle specifically excludes bicycles. Although riding a bicycle while intoxicated cannot result in a DUI charge,

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In Nebraska, simple assault is a form of third-degree assault punishable as a misdemeanor. Generally, simple assault is a threat of violence against another. In Nebraska, simple assault is any assault that doesn’t involve the use of a firearm, knife, cutting instrument, or other dangerous weapon and that does not cause serious or aggravated injury to the victim. Simple assault often occurs between spouses, parents and kids, friends, and siblings. Simple assault also requires some physical act, such as raising a fist towards someone. If charged with simple assault in Nebraska, you should contact an Omaha criminal defense attorney as

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How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on your Record in Nebraska? In today’s day and age a criminal record is accessible by just about anyone and the existence of a record can have extremely negative consequences. Decisions relating to employment, housing, visitation with minor children, and even financial aid for college may all hinge on your criminal record, or lack thereof. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor criminal offense, therefore, you may want to know “How do I get a misdemeanor in Nebraska expunged?” Unfortunately, if the state you live in is Nebraska the answer is that you

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Nebraska Probation Rules Overview If you enter a plea or are convicted of a crime in Nebraska, the next step is sentencing.  A Judge may sentence a person to a term of probation instead of jail. If you were ordered to complete a term of probation in Nebraska, you must abide by all Nebraska probation rules and special conditions of your probation. Failing to do so could lead to a Nebraska probation violation, which can have serious consequences, including extension of probation, additional terms of probation or jail. When most people are sentenced to probation, there are very specific terms

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Since police officers are intimidating figures, many people comply with whatever officers demand. These people allow police to search their person or their homes without objection, even if the police don’t have a valid search warrant.  However, you should never give police explicit permission to search you or your property. You have a constitutionally protected right against unreasonable searches and seizures. It’s critical for any criminal suspect to understand what can make a search warrant invalid and to fight an illegal search or seizure.  So how do you fight a search warrant? I help clients fight search warrants to protect

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