Drug-sniffing dogs are trained to detect specific odors, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and fentanyl, and some are trained on prescription drugs. They cannot smell through airtight metal or glass. In Nebraska, an alert can give officers a...
Read MoreNebraska 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...
Read MoreCan you move out of state while on probation? Yes, but only with approval. In Nebraska, you need approval from your probation officer and the court, and the receiving state must accept your supervision under the Interstate Compact for...
Read MoreYou’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...
Read MoreAny 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 MoreIn Nebraska, a detention is a temporary stop based on reasonable suspicion, and an arrest requires probable cause and puts you in custody. The difference affects your rights, how long police can hold you, and whether an arrest record...
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...
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