If you are convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska you could be sentenced to a term of probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a period of incarceration as part of your sentence. While...
Read MoreFor most people, being arrested and charged with a criminal offense is a frightening experience. Unless you have been through the process before, it is also typically a confusing experience. Well-meaning friends and relatives offer advice, some of which...
Read MoreAt some point in your life you may be involved with a “Grand Jury.” This may be because you are summoned to be a juror on a Grand Jury or could be because you are a potential defendant in...
Read MoreWhen a crime is committed law enforcement agencies typically begin an immediate investigation in the hope of identifying and arresting the perpetrator. In the vast majority of crimes a suspect is identified and arrested within a relatively short period...
Read MoreIf you were arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Nebraska you have the right to have your case tried before a judge or a jury. If you decide to take your case to trial the State of...
Read MoreAs an accused in the United States you have a number of rights and privileges granted to you by the U.S. Constitution and/or the Nebraska State Constitution. Among those rights is the right to a speedy trial. Most people...
Read MoreIf you have recently been charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska for the first time you undoubtedly have a number of questions and concerns. Having never been through the criminal process before, one of your...
Read MoreThe elderly population in the United States is growing at an unprecedented rate. Experts estimate that by the year 2050 older Americans (age 65 and older) will outnumber their younger counterparts (age 21 and under) for the first time...
Read MoreUnless you have been through the criminal justice system before, you may be concerned and confused if you receive a misdemeanor summons in Nebraska. The worst thing you can do if you receive a summons is ignore it. What...
Read MoreIf you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Nebraska you are likely concerned about the consequences of that arrest becoming a conviction. Along with the sentence handed down by a judge, a conviction can also...
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