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“I don’t judge you, I don’t

lecture you, I defend you”

- Tom Petersen

big-o Petersen Law was voted Best of Omaha for 2018 for the 7th year in a row. Each year, consumers in Omaha vote for their favorite businesses. Tom Petersen received the Best Attorney-DUI award. Thank you Omaha!

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tslide-1Thomas M. Petersen was selected as one of the top 50 DUI Lawyers in Nebraska for the 5th year in a row by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.

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NTL-top-100-member-seal Tom Peterson was selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.

tslide-2Tom Petersen is a participating member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The NACDL is the foremost legal fraternity on criminal defense.

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Federal Crimes

Federal charges can be the most intensive and invasive investigations one may experience but you are in the right place. Petersen Criminal Defense has handled thousands of criminal cases and is experienced in all aspects of federal court practice. We can help...

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Drug Crimes

Controlled substance laws have increased and changed to accommodate
a growing number of offenses prohibiting the possession, manufacture,
and delivery of controlled substances. These substances range from
illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine, to prescription-only
substances such as opana and oxycodone...

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Sex Crimes

Sexual assault is a serious and life changing accusation. If you are
accused of sexual assault, then you need an experienced lawyer to
defend you from a Nebraska sexual assault charge and guide you
through the criminal process...

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Theft Crimes

Petersen Criminal Law provides the legal guidance you need to fight
back against your theft charges including shoplifting, felony theft,
motor vehicle theft, embezzlement, burglary and more. Call now for
a free consultation.

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DUI

Petersen Law not only handles DUI cases, our practice is focused on
defending individuals accused of DUI offenses. You need someone
by your side that knows the system, understands the law, and is dedicated to
defending you. Call now for a free consultation.

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Driving Out of Colorado with Edibles to Nebraska: Is it Legal?

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Even though marijuana is legal across the state of Colorado, it is still considered an illegal substance in the state of Nebraska. Because marijuana is illegal in Nebraska, it’s best to leave your edibles in Colorado if you are traveling to Nebraska. Recently, Nebraska passed legislation to decriminalize some amounts of marijuana. However, Nebraska recognizes edibles as a THC concentrate because the edibles are made from hash oil and are not from the marijuana flower. Because Nebraska sees edibles as hash oil, the penalties for driving out of Colorado with edibles tend to be higher. Penalties for Driving out of

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Can You Mail Edibles to Nebraska?

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You should never mail a controlled substance, and that includes sending edibles to Nebraska or across any state lines. The USPS and all private mail services, no matter where you are from or where you are shipping to, are federally controlled and regulated entities. Any crime committed through the mail becomes a federal crime rather than a state crime. Federal mail crimes are laid out in US Code 1716. If you ship weed from Colorado and get caught, you could be prosecuted by the United States Government. You could also receive state charges depending on the amount of controlled substances

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Is Hemp Oil Legal in Nebraska?

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Nebraska enacted its new hemp laws in May of 2019. The Hemp Farming Act, LB 657, promotes the “cultivation and processing of hemp” for commercial sale while also complying with federal laws regulation of controlled substances.  The law raises a new question for the hemp industry: Is hemp oil legal in Nebraska? The new Nebraska hemp laws do not appear to prohibit hemp oil or other hemp products with a THC content of 0.3% or less. However, this interpretation requires some further clarification from the Nebraska authorities. Overview of Nebraska’s Hemp Farming Act  LB 657’s stated purpose is to “[a]lign

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Leaving Colorado with Weed: Is it Legal?

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Colorado legalized marijuana in 2013 by constitutional amendment. Colorado regulates activities within the state, such as manufacturing marijuana products, distributor licensing, and transportation regulations. What happens when you leave Colorado with marijuana? Is the marijuana you legally obtained in Colorado still legal when you cross state lines?  Ultimately, driving weed out of Colorado is illegal under federal law.  You may also violate state laws if the state does not allow you to bring marijuana into the state. Driving out of Colorado with edibles, for example, is prohibited under federal law and driving into another state, like Nebraska, violates state law.  

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Are Dabs a Felony?

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Are Dabs a Felony in Nebraska? Dabs or dabbing is a slang term used to describe butane hash oil (BHO). Essentially, dabs are cannabis plant extracts. Similar to other types of plants, marijuana plants can be used to produce potentially powerful extracts. Smoking dabs is a way to consume tetrahydrocannabinol, or as it is better known, THC. In fact, hash oil (dabs) generally has a much higher concentration of THC than marijuana flower or leaves. This raises a very important question: Are dabs a felony in Nebraska? The answer is Yes. Under Nebraska state law, possession of ‘hash oil” is

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Is CBD Oil Legal in Nebraska?

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Petersen Criminal Defense Attorneys Help Answer the Question: Is CBD Oil Legal in Nebraska? CBD oils (cannabidiol) are booming in popularity. As The New York Times recently observed, it appears that CBD oil is now everywhere. It has been touted as everything from a pain reliever and an anxiety reducer to a cure for insomnia. This raises an important question: Is CBD legal in Nebraska? The frustrating answer is “maybe.” CBD oil exists in a state of legal limbo at the moment — there is a tremendous amount of confusion on this issue. In this article, our Omaha criminal defense

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How Can the State Prove I Was Dealing?

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If you find yourself to be the defendant in a prosecution for dealing a controlled substance, you are likely more than a little concerned about the outcome of your case. Just as with almost any offense, there is more than one possible defense tactic you might decide to use to avoid a conviction. An experienced Nebraska I-80 drug stop lawyer explains how challenges the “dealing” element of the charges against you may be an excellent option. Nebraska Controlled Substance Statute Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 28-416 governs most offenses involving controlled substances, reading as follows: Except as authorized by the Uniform

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Record-Breaking Drug Seizures in Lancaster County Explain Police Presence

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If you are a resident of Lancaster County, Nebraska, you may occasionally wonder why you see so many law enforcement vehicles on the area’s roadways.  Although the county’s largest city (Lincoln) is hardly a one stop light town, neither is it the size of Omaha. So why does it seem as though you cannot drive through the county without seeing law enforcement vehicles that appear to be just waiting to pull someone over? The answer is Interstate 80. More specifically, the drugs that are so frequently transported along I-80. To illustrate the problem, an I-80 drug stop lawyer from Petersen

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How Long Could I Go to Jail for If Convicted of Trafficking Drugs?

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When times are tough, it can be very tempting to make some extra money by transporting drugs across town or across the country. The people who try and recruit drivers always make it sound so easy – and virtually risk-free. It isn’t risk-free of course, but the money can be enticing. Before you find yourself contemplating just such an offer, make sure you know what you could be facing if you are caught. A Nebraska I-80 drug stop lawyer explains how long you could go to jail for if convicted of trafficking drugs. State vs. Federal Trafficking In the U.S.

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What Is Constructive Possession?

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Imagine landing in jail, charged with possession of a controlled substance or some other contraband, having never even touched the contraband. Imagine further that you are not the only person charged with possession of that same contraband. If you are like the average person you are likely wondering how that is possible. How can more than one person be charged with possession of the same item at the same time? Moreover, how can anyone be charged with possession of something they never even touched? The answer lies in the legal concept known as “constructive possession” as explained by a Nebraska

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