Drug-sniffing dogs are trained to detect specific odors, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and fentanyl, and some are trained on prescription drugs. They cannot smell through airtight metal or glass. In Nebraska, an alert can give officers a...
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 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 MoreNebraska is one of 17 states that requires drug possessors to pay taxes on their illegal drugs. In essence, the drug tax stamp is a way for prosecutors to increase the number of charges against you. Dealers handling controlled...
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 MoreA drug arrest can make everything feel like it is closing in: court dates, family pressure, treatment questions, and the fear of jail. In Omaha, some defendants have another option. If you are asking, “What is Drug Court?”, the...
Read MoreA drug charge can put two problems in front of you at once: the court case and the substance use issue that may be fueling it. You may be looking for a way to get help without giving up...
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 MoreYou didn’t plan on getting arrested; few people ever do. But now you’re standing at a crossroads, holding a citation or walking out of a county jail in Omaha, wondering, “Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor drug...
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...
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