Convictions for domestic violence in Nebraska carry serious legal consequences, including lengthy sentences.  A domestic violence conviction can follow you long after you complete your sentence and negatively impact your life for years. If you face criminal domestic violence charges, consider hiring a qualified criminal defense attorney who can help protect your rights and freedoms.  What Is Domestic Violence in Nebraska? Domestic violence in Nebraska falls into three separate classifications and is governed by Nebraska Revised Statute 28-323. First-degree domestic violence occurs when someone intentionally or knowingly, causes serious bodily injury or harm to their intimate partner. Intimate partners under

Continue Reading How Long Can You Go to Jail for Domestic Violence in Nebraska?

One of the most commonly charged crimes in Nebraska is domestic violence cases involving a domestic assault. The degree of a domestic assault charge determines whether it is a misdemeanor or felony. Whether the charge is in the first, second, or third-degree depends on factors such as: Whether the victim suffered bodily injury; The severity of the victim’s injuries; and Whether the accused used a dangerous instrument to harm the victim. Domestic assault applies when the victim is the accused’s “intimate partner.” An intimate partner includes: Spouses, Former spouses, People who have a child together, and People who were previously

Continue Reading Is Domestic Violence a Felony or Misdemeanor in Nebraska?

There was a time when domestic violence was effectively ignored both society and the law. Both considered it a private affair, meaning people rarely intervened and the law infrequently pursued charges against abusers. Today, however, domestic violence is taken very seriously and abusers are punished harshly by the courts. In fact, sometimes it seems as though the pendulum has swung too far in the other direction, causing law enforcement officers to make an arrest when it really was just a heated argument, not abuse. If you were arrested and charged with domestic assault you may be wondering if your spouse

Continue Reading Can’t My Spouse Just Drop the Charges?

Domestic Violence in Nebraska from Tom Petersen Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-323 governs the Nebraska’s domestic violence laws.Under that statute, domestic violence is charged as “domestic assault” and may be charged in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree.   Learn more about domestic violence in this presentation.