Understanding the Punishment for Murder in Nebraska In the State of Nebraska, as is the case in other states, there are few criminal offenses that carry harsher potential penalties if convicted than murder. Though the crime of murder is generally considered one of the most heinous crimes, it is also frequently one of the most complex crimes because the facts and circumstances surrounding a death can vary tremendously from justified self-defense to premeditated first degree murder. If you have been charged with murder one of the first things you need to know is the punishment for murder in Nebraska. Before

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You undoubtedly already know that the criminal offense of assault carried with it some serious penalties if convicted. This is, in part, because assault is considered a violent crime. If the victim of the assault was a law enforcement officer, as you can imagine, you are facing even harsher penalties for a conviction as an Omaha assault lawyer from Petersen Criminal Defense Law explains. Assault of an Officer in the First Degree Nebraska Revised Statute 28-929 governs assault on an officer in the first degree, reading as follows: (1) A person commits the offense of assault on an officer, an

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Being convicted of any criminal offense can put you in jeopardy of spending time in jail or prison as well as facing the repercussion of being a convicted criminal. Certain offenses, however, make it more likely that you will be incarcerated and face significant non-judicial consequences. Offenses that involve firearms, for example, often carry some of the most severe penalties. Because firearm laws are partially governed by state law, laws involving firearms can vary from one state to another. To help you refrain from unintentionally violating one of Nebraska’s laws, an Omaha violent crime attorney explains some of the more

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Being charged with any criminal offense is a frightening experience and certainly, cause for concern about the future. If you have been charged with a violent crime, however, you have even more reason to be frightened and concerned about the outcome of your case. The best thing you can do for yourself and for your future is to retain the services of an experienced Nebraska violent crime attorney as soon as possible. If you have never before needed to hire a criminal defense lawyer, you may be wondering exactly how a violent crime lawyer can help you. What Is a

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If you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska, the most important thing you can do for you, your loved ones, and your future is to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Sometimes though, the charges against you dictate what type of criminal defense attorney you need to hire.  For example, if you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) you should hire an attorney who focuses his/her practice on defending DUIs. On the other hand, you might be better off hiring a violent crime lawyer. To know if

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Are you currently facing charges for a violent crime in the State of Nebraska?  If so, you probably already realize that you may be facing some serious penalties if you are convicted. Most violent crimes carry harsher penalties than their non-violent counterparts. This is one of the many reasons you should have an experienced violent crime attorney on your side to ensure that your rights are protected and to increase your chances of avoiding a conviction. One of the factors that typically separates a violent from a non-violent offense is the presence or involvement of a victim. To help you

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Have you been accused of a violent crime in the State of Nebraska? If so, you are likely facing serious penalties if convicted of the charges against you. The most important step you can take for you, and for your future, is to retain the services of an experienced violent crime lawyer as soon as possible. If this is the first time you have found yourself in need of a violent crime lawyer, you may not know what to look for in an attorney nor what questions to ask when consulting with one. Although every case is unique, the following

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In the United States, murder is one of only a handful of offenses for which a defendant might be sentenced to death — treason, espionage, and terrorism being the other capital crimes in the U.S. If you have been accused of murder you are undoubtedly already aware of the serious nature of the charges against you. At this point, the most important step you can take for you, and for your future, it to retain the services of an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney. In the meantime, however, you are likely worried about how your criminal defense attorney will defend

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All criminal offenses are not the same. Consequently, the defense strategy used by a criminal defense attorney should not be the same for all crimes. In fact, the defense strategy should always be tailored to the type of offense and the facts of the case. Likewise, you should hire an attorney with experience defending the type of charges filed against you instead of an attorney who focuses on other types of criminal cases, or even other areas of the law. For example, if you have been charged with a violent crime you need a violent crime lawyer to represent you

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Whether they should be or not, the reality is that all criminal offenses are not treated equally by anyone involved in the criminal justice system. When it comes to violent crimes, law enforcement officers tend to work a little harder to figure out who committed the crime and apprehend the perpetrator. Prosecutors often spend more time on violent crime cases and are less inclined to offer the accused a fair plea agreement and judges typically hand down harsher sentences when the defendant is convicted of a crime of violence. If you are currently the defendant in a violent crime case,

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