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...
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...
Read More“Conspiracy” is one of those words that is used freely in fiction writing and in Hollywood blockbuster movies, but the term itself is (conveniently) rarely ever actually explained. Instead, it is simply used threaten to charge a character with...
Read MoreThe answer is probably. One of the biggest mistakes people make when coming into contact with the police during a criminal investigation is talking to them without an attorney present. Generally, you should never agree to an interview with the police...
Read MoreIf you have recently been charged with a criminal offense and have retained the services of a criminal defense attorney for the first time you may have a number of questions and concerns about your case specifically, but also...
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