When a person is accused of a crime, it can often be a time of great confusion. Sometimes the individual has never had any interaction with law enforcement before the arrest, and may feel that they can talk their way out of trouble. This almost never happens, as police have conducted very extensive investigations before …
Presumed Innocent…But Everyone Knows They’re Guilty
Understanding the Right to Be Presumed Innocent Legal scholars have argued that the presumption of innocence dates back to the time of Deuteronomy and that the presumption was embodied in the laws of ancient Greek city-states Athens and Sparta. Today the presumption of innocence is a right guaranteed to those prosecuted in the United States. …
Zealous Advocacy
Over the years, much has been written about the lawyer’s duty to zealously represent the client. One of the most famous statements was made in the 19th Century by Lord Brougham when he was representing Queen Caroline in her divorce from King George IV. Brougham threatened to destroy his own government on behalf of his …
Nebraska Drug Crimes on Interstate 80 in Nebraska
Several years ago a Nebraska State Trooper explained to me that illegal drug transportation on Interstate-80 travel was highly predictable. Drugs travel east and money travels west. How Nebraska Law Enforcement Intercepts Illegal Drug Transport The Nebraska State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies have intercepted enormous amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana traveling east, …
Nebraska State Trooper Convinces Recruit To Join The Huskers
Today many news media sources indicated that a kicker from Illinois was stopped by a state trooper, questioned about why he was in the state, and asked to join the Huskers. While some believe the trooper was merely assisting the University of Nebraska recruit a football player, the experienced criminal defense lawyer knows that the …
Nebraska Supreme Court Addresses Out-Of-State Dui Convictions Used To Enhance Penalties
Police are very aggressive when on patrol for drunk drivers. If an officer observes a moving violation by a motorist, he or she may decide to stop the driver and look for signs of impairment. If the driver fails field sobriety tests, the officer may then make an arrest. While the consequences of a conviction …
Nebraska Dui And Ignition Interlock Device Laws For First-Time Offenders
The state of Nebraska considers driving under the influence (DUI) a serious offense. All offenders, including those convicted for the first time, must apply for an ignition interlock device that requires them to pass a breath test before they can operate their vehicles. Penalties for First-Time DUI Offenders in Nebraska In Nebraska, an individual’s first …