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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Can Make a Search Warrant Invalid in Nebraska? 

Nebraska law provides strict guidelines regarding when and how a search warrant can come into play.  So what can make a search warrant invalid? When the government should not have issued a warrant or issued one incorrectly, search warrant...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

Tampering with Evidence Penalties in Nebraska

If you face tampering with evidence charge, do not take it lightly. It is important that you understand how our judicial system defines this charge, what level of offense it is, and why you should immediately seek legal counsel....

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Law

Is Elder Abuse a Crime in Nebraska?

Understanding Elder Abuse in Nebraska As the population of older adults continues to increase throughout the United States, the issues that matter to them are beginning to take center stage as well. Sadly, one of those issues is elder...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

What Happens When a Victim Recants in Omaha?

Not all criminal cases have a victim; however, in those that do, the alleged victim plays a critical role in the case. Whether the individual was allegedly the victim of a robbery, a domestic assault or any other type...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

Self-Defense in Nebraska

Were you recently arrested and charged with assault – or with an even more serious crime? If so, and you were only defending yourself, you may be able to claim self-defense as your defense strategy. It is not, however,...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

5 Things to Remember During an Encounter with the Police

You may very well make it through your entire life without having a serious encounter with the police. If, however, you do find yourself the subject of police questioning, you need to know what you should, and shouldn’t do...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

What Is Restitution?

Most people worry about the possibility of being sentenced to a term of imprisonment when they are facing criminal charges – and with good reason. The threat of jail or prison time is certainly one possible sentencing option if...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Law

What You Need to Know before Entering Into a Guilty Plea Agreement

If you are currently the defendant in a criminal prosecution it is highly likely that the prosecuting attorney will offer you a plea agreement at some point during your case. You should always discuss the details of a plea...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

How to Think Like a Police Officer – and Avoid Getting Pulled Over By One

Whether you are driving under the influence with contraband in the vehicle, or you are a perfectly law-abiding citizen with nothing to hide, no one enjoys getting pulled over by a police officer. At a bare minimum, a traffic...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Law

What Must the State Prove to Convict Me of Conspiracy?

If you were asked to define the word “conspiracy” you would probably be fairly comfortable doing so. It is one of those words that is used frequently enough that it seems easy to explain. Most of us, after all,...

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