If you have been accused of a criminal offense that included a monetary loss to a victim, such as theft or vandalism, you may be wondering (or hoping) that paying the victim back will keep you out of jail. This may, or may not, actually be the case. In order to understand why you need to have a better understanding of how the criminal justice system operates, specifically with regard to the issue of restitution to a victim. Many criminal offenses include a victim. Sometimes the victim is actually injured during the commission of the crime whereas in other crimes

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The term “fraud” is one of those terms that everyone has heard and most people use in everyday language. Fraud, however, is also a legal term that is used both in civil law and criminal law. If you have been charged with a criminal offense that includes fraud in Nebraska it is important that you understand exactly what you have been charged with and what potential penalties you face if convicted. “Fraud” is not a single crime. Instead, “fraud” is found in wide variety of criminal offenses. The element of fraud is often found in what are commonly referred to

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If you are arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska, and subsequently convicted of that offense, you may be ordered to pay restitution as part of your sentence imposed by the judge. If you have never been convicted of a crime before your first question may be “What is restitution?” Because most restitution orders then become part of a defendant’s special conditions of probation it is very important for you to understand what restitution is to avoid a probation violation. Although some criminal offenses are referred to as “victimless crimes,” others directly involve a victim.

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In the State of Nebraska there are a wide variety of criminal offenses that include “theft” as the primary element of the offense. If you have been charged with a theft crime in Nebraska, therefore, you could be facing relatively minor penalties or very serious penalties, depending on the level of the offense with which you are charged. It is always best to consult with an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney if you are unsure of the charges against you and/or you have questions about those charges; however, some basic information relating to some different types of theft in Nebraska

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Most people have heard of the crime of “forgery”; however, people really understand how many different fact scenarios can lead to being charged with the offense of forgery. As is always the case, the best way to evaluate your specific case if you have been charged with a criminal offense is to consult with an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney. In the meantime, however, it may help to familiarize yourself with the statute that applies to the offense of forgery, as well as the possible penalties for a conviction, if you have been charged with forgery in Nebraska. Forgery in

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Not all that long ago, “shoplifting” or “petty theft” was not taken all that seriously by law enforcement, the courts, or even society. Today, however, the penalties for all types of theft, even shoplifting, have increased. Of equal importance, a conviction for any type of theft can have serious negative consequences with regard to employment opportunities in the future because many employers will disqualify an applicant for any type of theft conviction. If you have been arrested and charged with shoplifting in Nebraska you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. In the meantime, you should know

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