Drug sniffing or narcotic detection dogs possess an extraordinary olfactory ability, allowing them to detect a wide range of substances. Law enforcement and security personnel use their keen sense of smell to find illegal drugs, prescription medications, explosives, and...
Read MoreYou’re waiting in line, passport in hand, when a handler and their alert dog approach. The dog pauses near your carry-on, its nose twitching. Your excitement turns to unease—what are they looking for? Is your bag safe? Are you...
Read MoreYour heart sinks as an officer searches your car or your home. It’s a profound violation of your privacy, made worse when they pull out a small bag or container that you have never seen before. Suddenly, your world...
Read MoreLaw enforcement pulls you over. The officer says they smell something. They search your vehicle, find a small stash, and suddenly the situation escalates. You’re no longer facing a basic drug possession charge. Instead, you hear words like “possession...
Read MoreFor years, Nebraskans have hoped for progress on medical marijuana. Now that the voters have spoken and legalization is on the horizon, you might be wondering how this could impact you or your loved ones who might benefit from...
Read MoreIn Nebraska, a class 4 felony is one step above a misdemeanor. However, a class 4 felony can lead to prison and a lifetime loss of rights. Moreover, a class 4 felony conviction will carry the stigma and loss...
Read MoreNebraska sits at a legal crossroads when it comes to THC. Unlike many states that have embraced cannabis reform, Nebraska maintains strict laws regarding marijuana and its derivatives. So, is Delta 9 legal in Nebraska? And if not, is...
Read MoreImagine filling a prescription for a medication you need, only to later find yourself accused of possessing or distributing it illegally. Confusion sets in as you realize this seemingly routine act has thrust you into the criminal justice system....
Read MoreWhile it is true that no two drug crime prosecutions contain the same set of facts and circumstances, arrests involving the sale or distribution of a controlled substance often follow a predictable pattern. That pattern involves an informant providing...
Read MoreFor the average, law-abiding motorist, encountering a police checkpoint while traveling down the interstate is inconvenient, but not cause for alarm. A motorist with something to hide, however, running into a checkpoint is definitely problematic and may be cause...
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