While 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 information to a law enforcement agency, usually in exchange for charges against the informant being dismissed or reduced, or a reduction in a sentence if the informant is already in jail or prison serving a sentence. Understanding the role an informant plays in a drug crime prosecution is vital for a defendant. With that in mind, a Nebraska drug defense attorney explains

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Were you recently arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance in Nebraska, but you did not have any drugs in your possession? If so, you may (understandably) be wondering how the State can possibly charge you, much less convict you, of possession of a controlled substance. Do not make the mistake of assume that they cannot convict you because the reality is that it is possible to convict you even if you did not have any drugs in your possession at the time of your arrest. A Nebraska drug crime lawyer explains how the State can use the

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The “War on Drugs” has been going now for almost 50 years in the United States. Since it started, both the federal government and most states governments have strengthened many of their drug-related criminal laws as well as increased the penalties for violating those laws. In the last couple of decades, however, a campaign to re-legalize marijuana has also been very active across the U.S. That campaign has resulted in the legalization of medical marijuana in over half of the states as well as legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in a handful of states, to date. If you are

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Since the War on Drugs began several decades ago, states across the U.S. have systematically increased the penalties for violations of drug-related criminal offenses. Everyone knows that the potential penalties you face if convicted of dealing drugs are dramatically harsher than those associated with a conviction for possession of drugs. How does a Nebraska drug crime attorney defend a claim of dealing? Is it possible to get an accusation of dealing reduced to possession? What Does Nebraska Law Say? Nebraska Revised Statute Section 28-416 governs criminal offenses related to dealing drugs. Specifically, Section 28-416(1) reads as follows: Except as authorized

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Since the War on Drugs began almost 50 years ago in the United States, most states have increased the severity of their drug related criminal offenses as well as ramped up the potential punishments for violating any of those laws. If you were recently arrested and charged with violating Nebraska’s “dealing” laws, you likely face the possibility of being sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment if you are ultimately convicted of that offense. Only an experienced Nebraska drug defense lawyer can discuss the specific facts and circumstances of your case with you; however, you may find it helpful to

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Contrary to what many people believe, not everyone who commits a criminal offense is a criminal. Some are average people who had a momentary lapse in judgment, some are people who suffer from mental illness, and still others are struggling with addiction.  If you are facing criminal charges that stem from an underlying drug addiction, you may be wondering if completing a rehabilitation program will help your case. A Nebraska drug defense lawyer discusses the impact rehab may have on your case, and your life. Drug Addiction and Crime No one involved in the criminal justice system, nor in the

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For residents of Nebraska, drug busts along the state’s Interstate 80 may seem like a daily occurrence. Although that might be an exaggeration, the truth is that I-80 is a well-known route for drugs coming up from Central and South America that are on route to the east and west coasts of the United States. If you were recently stopped along I-80, or anywhere in the State of Nebraska, and charged with a drug-related offense, the most important thing you can do to protect your rights is to consult with an experienced I-80 drug stop lawyer right away. The following

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If the State of Nebraska has filed charges against you for possession of a controlled substance, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected and to discuss possible defense strategies. In the last several decades, it has become increasingly problematic to have a criminal conviction on your record, particularly a drug-related conviction. Although every criminal prosecution is unique, a Nebraska drug defense attorney discusses some common defenses for possession charges that might be used to help you avoid a conviction in your case.

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Although there are certainly people who intentionally break the law, and even some who qualify as “career criminals,”  a significant percentage of defendants are decent people who had a momentary lapse in judgment or who felt compelled by circumstances to commit the crime for which they are charged. In other words, not everyone who commits a crime deserves to suffer a lifetime of consequences as a result.  Most people would agree, for example, that someone who has been arrested and charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana is not a hardened criminal who deserves to spend time in

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