If you have been accused of a criminal defense, you will need to make a number of important, potentially life-changing, decisions over the course of your case. The best thing you can do for yourself and your future is...
Read MoreWithin the law, people tend to divide criminal offenses into two broad categories – violent and non-violent offenses. Although the law itself does not explicitly make this distinction, those involved in the criminal justice system tend to categorize crimes...
Read MoreIf you have been formally accused of a crime, and are now the defendant in a criminal prosecution, your fate will be determined at trial unless you choose to enter into a guilty plea agreement in lieu of taking...
Read MoreRealizing you have a warrant for your arrest is never a good thing. Finding out about that warrant during a routine traffic stop with friends or family in the vehicle, or under other equally awkward circumstances, is even worse....
Read MoreUnless you are directly involved in the criminal justice system in the United States, you probably get most of your impressions and opinions about it from the internet and television. Unfortunately, not all of that is accurate. If you...
Read MoreAre you currently a defendant in a criminal prosecution in the State of Nebraska? If so, is this the first time you found yourself in this position? Being accused of a crime is stressful for anyone; however, if you...
Read MoreWhether you have already been convicted of a criminal offense, or your case remains pending, the thought of your potential sentence if convicted is likely not far from your mind. If you are new to the criminal justice system,...
Read MoreIf you have been accused of domestic violence, you probably already know that you are facing some serious penalties if convicted. Before you even get to that point, however, you could find yourself in additional trouble if you violate...
Read MoreIf you are facing criminal charges for the first time, you are undoubtedly feeling a wide range of emotions, including fear and confusion. The fear comes from worrying about the eventual outcome of your case while the confusion comes...
Read MoreOver the last decade, much has changed in the United States with regard to the way the general public, and the law, view marijuana. Over the last half of the 20th century, marijuana was viewed as a serious drug...
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