Until very recently, it was relatively easy to abandon your true identity and become someone else. Moreover, even “stealing” someone else’s identity rarely resulted in harm to the victim of the theft because nothing was connected. With the advent of the internet and the computer age, however, that all began to change. Today, it is exponentially harder to protect against identity theft now that all our vital information can be accessed by the click of a button. In an effort to discourage would-be criminals, both the federal and state governments are continually increasing the penalties for computer-related crimes, including identity

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There was a time when a conviction for “petty” theft, shoplifting, or another relatively minor theft crime was not something to be overly concerned about on your record. That is no longer the case in the United States. Today, we live in an electronic world where prospective employers and landlords insist on a clean background check before even considering an applicant. Therefore, a conviction for any theft offense can have serious negative consequences for your current and future employment and housing prospects. In addition, you could also face penalties that include a term of imprisonment and/or a lengthy period of

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New_Years-1 If the State of Nebraska has charged you with the criminal offense of armed robbery, you likely already realize you are facing serious penalties if convicted of that offense. Anytime a criminal offense is considered a “violent” offense it automatically increases the seriousness of the crime and the corresponding penalties for a conviction. Although every case includes a unique set of facts and circumstances that can only truly be analyzed by an experienced criminal defense attorney, you should have at least a general idea of what the State is alleging you did. Toward that end, a Nebraska armed robbery

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The criminal offense of theft is hardly a new crime. In fact, theft is one of those crimes that is as old as civilization. Advances in civilization, however, have created new types of theft and corresponding penalties. Although any crime can have significant negative ramifications outside the courtroom as well, theft convictions are particularly likely to trigger unwanted non-judicial consequences. Because theft is such a common charge, yet can have a such a profound impact on your life, an Omaha theft crimes lawyer discusses the penalties for various theft charges.  While the following general information may be helpful, be sure

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People often make the mistake of viewing a shoplifting charge as something that is not a serious criminal offense. While that may have been true once upon a time, it is no longer true today. The days of a shop owner calling little Jack’s parents because he tried to walk out with some candy stuffed in his coat pocket are long gone. For one thing, the corner store is now Walmart, Target, or another mega superstore that is about as impersonal as it gets. Second, they hire an entire team of loss prevention officers who do nothing but look for

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If you were recently arrested and charged with one of the numerous theft related criminal offenses in the State of Nebraska, you would be wise to be concerned about the outcome of your case for several reasons. That is particularly true if you are charged with a felony offense because the potential judicial penalties are much more serious than if the offense was a misdemeanor. How do you know, however, if you need a felony lawyer in Nebraska? The best, and easiest, way to answer that question is to consult with a felony lawyer; however, it may also benefit you

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you have been charged with a cyber-crime, either in state or federal court, you should take the matter seriously. Although cyber-crimes are considered “white collar” crimes and are often not viewed as “real” crimes by society, they are most definitely considered real criminal offenses by the authorities. As such, a conviction for many cyber-crimes can result in a lengthy prison sentence and/or hefty fines which should have you wondering “How do I find the best cyber-crimes defense attorney for my case?” Ultimately, only you can decide which Nebraska criminal defense attorney to retain to represent you; however, there are some

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The word “conspiracy” is a common enough word in the English language. Books and movies plots often center on complicated conspiracies. We also frequently refer to something as a conspiracy when it seems as though nothing is going as planned or nothing appears to be on our side. What does the word conspiracy mean though when used in the context of a crime? If you have been charged with conspiracy, or you are the loved one of someone who has been, you need to know exactly what the legal definition of “conspiracy” is. Nebraska Revised Statute 28-202 is where conspiracy

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The term “white collar crime” was first defined by sociologist Edwin Sutherland in 1939 as “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation”. Though the term is used to cover a broader range of crimes in the 21st century, the general definition still applies. As a general rule, people who commit white collar crimes are people that are from the middle to upper socio-economic class and are people whom society otherwise respects. With that in mind, are defendants in white collar crimes treated differently than other defendants? White collar crimes

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Most people have heard of the crime of “embezzlement” and have some vague idea of what it entails; however, those same people often fail to realize just how easy it is to be unwittingly caught up in an embezzlement scheme. Because it is so easy to unknowingly become entangled in an embezzlement scheme it is in your best interest to have a clear understanding of what the crime of embezzlement actually is as well as the judicial, and non-judicial, penalties for a conviction. Embezzlement is a type of theft. The primary difference between “basic” theft and embezzlement is that in

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