When 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 of time after the crime is reported to the police. Sometimes, however, a crime remains unsolved and no arrest is made for months, even years, after the crime took place. What happens though if the police believe they have identified a suspect long after the crime happened? Can the suspect still be charged? If that suspect is you, the first question

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If 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 Nebraska, through the prosecuting attorney, must prove you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in order for the judge or jury to convict you of the offense for which you are charged. In order to do that, the State may introduce physical evidence at trial and/or may rely on the testimony of witnesses. One question many defendants have when a law

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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 have heard of the right to a speedy trial; however, few people actually understand how it works in practice. As a defendant in a criminal prosecution you can get a speedy trial in Nebraska, though there are reasons you may decide to waive your right to a speedy trial. Furthermore, you need to make sure that you do not inadvertently waive

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If 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 first questions may be “ Should I represent myself ?” Ultimately, only you can make that decision; however, there are a number of important reasons why you may not wish to represent yourself even if you are only charged with a relatively minor offense. A few of those reasons include: Understanding of the law – while just about anyone can read

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The 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 in recorded history. The reasons for this are numerous, including advances in medicine and a general improved quality of life in the U.S. Unfortunately, the increased elderly population has also led to a corresponding increase in elderly abuse. If you have been accused of abuse on an elderly person you likely want to know “Will the State of Nebraska prosecute me

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In the 21st century almost everyone owns a computer. Moreover, almost all business is conducted electronically. Cash moves through the ether at the speed of light, people communicate with each other at the touch of a button, and purchases are made without the need to leave the comfort of your living room. All of this new technology is certainly convenient; however, it has also led to a whole new category of criminal offenses – “cyber crimes.” Thanks to Hollywood, people often equate the term “cyber crimes” with “hacking” and view them as relatively harmless crime that typically perpetuated by high

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Unless 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 you should do is contact an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney right away to discuss your situation and your options. In the State of Nebraska, as is the case in many states, a defendant can be notified that charges have been filed via a summons in lieu of an actual arrest. A summons is an order from the court telling you

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If 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 common questions we hear is “How long will it take for my Nebraska criminal case to be done?” Because of the individual nature of a criminal prosecution only an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney can review the facts and circumstances of your unique case and provide you with an estimate for the time it may take to finish your case; however,

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