Nebraska classifies sexual assaults as either felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the facts and circumstances of each case. All sexual assault charges carry serious legal consequences. Contact a qualified criminal defense attorney today to explore your legal options and protect your rights and freedoms.  What Is Sexual Assault in Nebraska? Sexual assault in Nebraska falls into two major categories: sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor. Generally, sexual assault involves unwanted sexual contact or penetration against another person’s consent. Sexual contact occurs when, for the purposes of sexual arousal or gratification, a person: Touches someone’s genitals or intimate parts

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If convicted of a felony, serving your probation or prison sentence is not the only consequence. A criminal conviction stays on your record for life and affects your life after you serve your sentence. You may apply for a pardon after generally 10 years and a set aside of the conviction is available in Nebraska. However a set aside does not remove the conviction from your record but may benefit employment prospects. A felony conviction includes the loss of some basic rights of citizenship, employment, and education assistance through student loans. It also changes how society treats you. Convicted felons

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The Omaha DUI lawyers at Petersen Law Office are offering free holiday sober rides for select holidays in 2019. Along with great legal representation in the Omaha area we also want to be a contributing member in our community. According to the CDC, “Every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.” These types of accidents have been a serious issue in the United States for many years, so we want to do our part and help reduce the amount of alcohol related accidents in Nebraska. How the Program Works: If

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If you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense, and this is your first exposure to the criminal justice system, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and worried about the ultimate outcome of your case.  Like many first-time defendants, your knowledge of the criminal justice system may be limited to what you have gleaned from watching television. Unfortunately, most shows do not offer an accurate portrayal of the inner workings of the American criminal justice system. If you have specific questions regarding your case, you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. In the meantime, however, a Nebraska

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For even the most law-abiding citizens among us, suffering through a seemingly random traffic stop on the side of the road is not fun. If the law enforcement officer that stopped you also wants to conduct a full-blown search of your vehicle, your initial reaction may be outrage – or fear. From a legal standpoint, however, you may also find yourself wondering if the officer even has the right to randomly stop a motorist and conduct a search for drugs (or other contraband).  To help clear answer some of your questions, an I-80 drug stop lawyer explains when a law

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Anyone who is familiar with the Interstate I-80 corridor through Nebraska knows that it is frequently used to transport drugs. To better understand the problem, as well as law enforcement efforts at combatting the problem, an Omaha I-80 drug stop attorney offers the following brief list of major drug busts from a single county (Lancaster) in Nebraska over the past three and a half years. Lancaster County’s Biggest I-80 Drug Busts January 2014 — A deputy found nearly $1 million in vacuum-sealed bags when they stopped a 30-year-old mand from Elk Grove, California. He claimed he knew the money was

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When the State decides to prosecute someone for a violation of a criminal law, the State has the burden of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.  To do that, the State (through the prosecuting attorney) must present sufficient evidence to convince a judge or jury of the defendant’s guilt. The defense can attack and try to discredit that evidence at trial; however, it is even better for the defendant if the defense can prevent that evidence from ever being introduced at trial. In legal terms, this is referred to as “excluding” evidence. An Omaha criminal attorney explains the

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Anyone who travels along Interstate 80 through the State of Nebraska will notice the ubiquitous nature of law enforcement vehicles. The reason for this is simple – the I-80 corridor is well known as a route for the distribution of illegal drugs making their way into the United States from Central America. Whether you are a Nebraska resident, or just a visitor traveling through the state, being stopped and investigated can definitely put a damper on your day. With that in mind, an Omaha I-80 drug stop attorney offers tips for motorists that may help you avoid being stopped or

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