As 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...
Read MoreOne way that law enforcement officers gather evidence of criminal activities against an individual is to conduct a search and seizure. The search may be conducted at a home, a business, a vehicle, or a search of the person...
Read MoreIf you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense, and this is your first time as a defendant, you likely have a number of concerns and questions relating to the criminal prosecution process. One of the most...
Read MoreSearch And Seizure: When Can The Police Enter Your Home in Nebraska from Tom Petersen The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,...
Read MoreIf you are not involved in any criminal undertakings your first question will likely be “Why would the police want to search my home?” The reality is that there are several common reasons why the police could want to...
Read MoreIf you are currently facing charges for a criminal offense in Nebraska you will eventually have to make a decision regarding how to plead in your case. You have the absolute right to require the State of Nebraska to...
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