Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking. The flashing lights in your mirror, the officer’s request for your license and registration, and the dreaded question: Can you step out of the vehicle for a field sobriety test? At that moment,...
Read MoreThere’s a knock at your hospital room door. A uniformed officer steps in, eyes scanning the IV line running into your arm. They want your blood—specifically, your blood test results for a criminal investigation. But can police take blood...
Read MoreThroughout the country, DUIs carry steep penalties. But some states treat drunk driving offenders harsher than others. Arguably, the Nebraska legislature is one of the toughest on DUI offenses. Among other penalties, drivers charged with DUI face immediate license...
Read MoreCourts and probation departments often rely on technology to track people who are on pretrial release or probation. GPS bracelets and electronic monitoring systems are nothing new. However, evolving technology now allows courts to monitor people’s sobriety remotely with...
Read MoreAutomatic license suspensions for DUI in Nebraska cause a great deal of hardship. If you have been arrested for DUI in Nebraska and had your license administratively suspended, you probably know how difficult life is now that you can’t...
Read MoreStates define their drunk driving laws in different ways. Some states refer to the charge of drunk driving as operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OWI), while others refer to it as driving under...
Read MoreA DUI charge can cause significant stress and anxiety. That’s no surprise—a DUI in Nebraska could send you to jail and leave you without a driver’s license for a long period of time. On top of that, the Nebraska...
Read MoreLaw enforcement officers often use field sobriety tests to support their decision to arrest someone for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Common field sobriety tests include the following: Field sobriety test “results” are typically the officer’s...
Read MoreThe Nebraska Department of Transportation reported that the state had 5,425 DUI offenses in 2020, down from 6,426 DUI offenses in 2019. Despite the decrease, Nebraska still enforces its DUI laws and imposes penalties on those convicted of violating...
Read MorePicking up a DUI charge does not mean you are a terrible person or are suddenly a criminal. It does, however, mean you must explore every possible line of defense to clear your name. That’s why it is wise...
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