“Assault” is one of those criminal offenses that could stem from a wide variety of facts and circumstances. For example, on one hand an all-out bar brawl could result in an assault charged being filed against the combatants while on the other hand a victim of an attack could also end up being charged with assault if it isn’t immediately clear who the aggressor was in the altercation. If you have been charged with assault in the State of Nebraska, you could be facing a misdemeanor or a felony conviction if convicted. Along with the judicial penalties a judge might

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In the past, domestic violence was something that was largely swept under the proverbial carpet. Society preferred to pretend that it did not occur and law enforcement typically considered it a private “family” matter. As a result, abusers were usually only arrested when the abuse was severe and the cause blatantly obvious. Fortunately, times have changed. Now, however, the pendulum has swung way over in the other direction. If you are arrested for domestic violence in the 21st century it is taken very seriously and prosecuted aggressively by most prosecutors. What happens though if the police over-reacted and there really

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Facing violent crime charges can be a frightening experience. According to the FBI, a violent crime is any type of illegal activity that involves the use of force or the threat of violence against another person, such as aggravated assault or robbery. While these charges carry heavy penalties that may include life prison sentences, it is important for anyone who is charged with an act of violence to understand they still have rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. If you are facing violent crime charges, then here is everything you need to know about the rights that should be upheld

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