Being accused of a crime, for most people, is a life changing event. It can also be a rather frightening and confusing experience if you have never been involved with the criminal justice system before. If you were recently...
Read MoreFor the average person, being arrested and charged with a criminal offense is a life-changing experience. If you went through this experience recently, and it was your first time, you are likely still feeling worried and confused. The one...
Read MoreIf you recently found yourself under arrest and charged with a criminal offense for the first time in your life, you likely feel as though your life has been turned upside down. Dealing with the stress and emotional response...
Read MoreIf you have never been charged with a criminal offense before, and suddenly find yourself a defendant, you are likely feeling concerned about the outcome of your case as well as confused about the entire prosecution process. Your first...
Read MoreHollywood and best-selling novels tend to glorify the legal system, or demonize it. Either way, they certainly sensationalize it. One thing they almost uniformly get wrong is the idea that most, if not all, criminal prosecutions end in a...
Read MoreIf you have been charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska one of the first things you need to determine is the level of the offense so that you can determine what potential penalties you face....
Read MoreNot everyone who is convicted of a criminal offense deserves to be incarcerated as a result of that conviction. With this in mind, the criminal justice system in the United States relies heavily on alternatives to incarceration. Probation is,...
Read MoreIf you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense for the first time, you are undoubtedly feeling worried and likely confused. The criminal justice system can be difficult to navigate, even for those who are familiar with...
Read MoreWhite-collar Crimes in Nebraska from Tom Petersen White-collar crimes are non-violent crimes that are typically perpetuated by educated, professional individuals for financial gain. White-collar crime can be investigated by the state or federal government.
Read MoreUnless you have a lengthy criminal history, you likely know very little about what really happens during a criminal investigation and even less about what happens after an arrest is made. In fact, your knowledge is probably limited to...
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