3 Nebraska women detained on felony drug charges

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Drug Crimes on Tuesday, October 28, 2014

According to Sherman County police, three women were detained and charged with felony counts of drug distribution in connection to an investigation conducted by law enforcement. Two of the women were apprehended on Oct. 14, and they are currently being detained at Valley County Jail. The third woman was taken into custody on Oct. 17, and she is being detained at Hall County Jail. All three women have been scheduled to appear before a judge in November. The law enforcement collaborating on the investigation included the Sherman County Sheriff Office, the Ravenna Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol. A

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What penalties may I face for a marijuana charge?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, September 19, 2014

In the state of Nebraska, the penalties associated with a marijuana charge may depend on the amount that was allegedly in possession as well as the number of convictions a defendant has had on their record. Moreover, a defendant may or may not face jail time based on the type of charge that was filed against them. First-time offenders who are charged with possessing less than one ounce of marijuana may not face any jail time since the state has decriminalized cannabis to a certain extent. Second- and third-time offenses are considered misdemeanors, and the amount of time spent behind

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Drug laws in Nebraska

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, September 19, 2014

Nebraska residents may benefit from understanding the laws described in the state’s Revised Statute 28-416. This legislation outlines the laws pertaining to violations and penalties concerning prohibited acts involving controlled substances. State laws deem it unlawful to intentionally dispense, deliver, distribute, manufacture or possess a controlled substance with the intent to commit any of the aforementioned acts. It’s also unlawful to distribute, create or possess a counterfeit controlled substance with the intent to distribute. The severity of felony charges for drug violations correspond with whichever schedule the controlled substance is classified under. Adults charged with drug activity that involves a

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Nebraska man detained after traffic stop for drug possession

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Drug Crimes on Tuesday, September 9, 2014

According to court documents, state police working a selective enforcement trap on Highway 71 detained a man for drug possession. The traffic stop occurred on Sept. 2 after a Chevrolet Impala allegedly passed two checkpoint signs and stopped on the shoulder of the highway. After the vehicle stopped, the troopers say that the driver and passenger in the front seat got out and switched roles. When state police approached the pair, a trooper reportedly smelled a marijuana odor coming from the car. The occupants allegedly said that they had marijuana in the trunk. Nebraska State Police say that they found

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3 Nebraska women detained on felony drug charges

What penalties may I face for a marijuana charge?

Drug laws in Nebraska

Nebraska man detained after traffic stop for drug possession