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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Criminal Defense

How Much Does a DUI Cost in Nebraska?

Under Nebraska law, it is illegal to operate or be in the “actual physical control” of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The blood alcohol limit for a driver is .08%. A DUI charge...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Administrative License Revocation

Can I Still Drive after Being Arrested for DUI in Nebraska?

Can You Drive After a DUI? Under the best of circumstances, getting pulled over by a law enforcement officer is a giant headache that can ruin a perfectly good day. If you consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

How to Beat a Nebraska DUI Charge When You Are Underage

In 2018, the Nebraska Department of Transportation reported that 32.8% of Nebraska’s fatal crashes involved alcohol. Despite the legal drinking age of 21 in Nebraska, drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 make up 11.8% of alcohol-related crashes....

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | DUI

Should I Get a Lawyer for My First DUI Offense in Nebraska?

If you’ve been arrested for your first DUI offense, it’s an overwhelming experience, to say the least. While you probably know that you can face a driver’s license suspension, fines, probation, and even jail time, you may not have...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

What Happens When You Get a DUI Under 21?

It is illegal in Nebraska for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol. Nevertheless, in 2018, the Nebraska Department of Transportation reported that nearly 12% of alcohol-related crashes involved underage drivers.  Getting a DUI under 21 can have serious legal...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

Can You Get a DUI for Driving High in Nebraska?

Can You Get a DUI While High? Nebraska law makes it illegal to operate or be in “actual physical control” of a motor vehicle while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. You are considered to be “under...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Aggravated DUI

What to Do When You Get a DUI in Nebraska

Many people find it difficult to tell when they’ve had too many drinks to drive. If you drive under the influence in Nebraska, you could receive a DUI.  If you’ve been pulled over and received a DUI in Nebraska,...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

When Can the Police Do a Blood Draw for a DUI Investigation?

If you find yourself under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), you will be transported to the jail or police station where you will be asked to submit to a chemical test. The purpose of that test is...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | DUI

What to Do – and Not Do — During a DUI Stop

Getting pulled over is never a pleasant experience. Most of the time, however, the worst thing that happens as a result of a traffic stop is having to figure out how to pay a hefty ticket. If that traffic...

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By Petersen Criminal Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | DUI

DUI Lawyer Answers Common Questions

While there are repeat offenders, the average driving under the influence (DUI) defendant is an otherwise law-abiding citizen who had a lapse in judgment and ended up under arrest. That means that the average DUI defendant also knows very...

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