A Lawsuit Up in Smoke?
About States of Nebraska and Oklahoma v. State of Colorado As you are probably aware, the State of Colorado legalized (to a certain extent) the recreational use of marijuana, and the associated marijuana industry. Legalization occurred through an amendment (Amendment 64)…Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
The warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is still alive in the State of Nebraska. In a December, 2014 Nebraska Supreme Court decision, the Court made it clear that the state must follow Federal Court…Statute of Frauds and Partial Performance
As a general rule, the Statute of Frauds allows a party to avoid oral agreement for the sale of real estate, the costs of goods over $500, a marriage contract, the guarantee of another's debt, or contracts that cannot be…Ferguson, Eric Garner, and Grand Juries in Nebraska
With recent events in Ferguson, MO and with Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, the term "grand jury" has become a much-discussed topic. There has been confusion as to the composition and purpose of a grand jury. Before getting to…The Under the Legal Limit DUI Arrest
While state DUI laws vary, most states prohibit driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) is greater than .08 grams of alcohol per deciliter of your blood, OR while under the influence of any drug, or alcohol. Many people operate…Excellence in the Courtroom
Athletes and soldiers achieve excellence through training. In sports, practice is crucial. In the military, battle drills and rehearsals are used to prepare for combat. Any endeavor in which excellence is expected, that requires constant training. This is no different…Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Now or Wait?
This is a question frequently asked by clients when looking to hire a criminal defense lawyer for a relative, friend or themself. In my experience, the sooner an attorney from the Berry Law Firm can enter an appearance in a…Nebraska Forfeiture Cases on the Rise
Years ago, I heard a State Trooper testify that on Interstate 80 drugs travel East and money travels West. Back then, most interstate drug stops involved drugs such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin destined for cities such as Chicago,…Concern For Forest Fires Spike As Teens Continue To Imbibe Outdoors | National VA Claims Denial Appeal Attorneys | Lincoln Agent Orange VA Claims Law Firm
Lincoln teens may be enjoying their freedom of youth with a little too much partying; this is a worry that has some locals fearing for the state of their forests and homes. A leading concern among citizens in this dry…The Constitutional Right to Confront Accusers Still Exists in Sexual Assault Cases
In the recent case in State vs. Lavalleur, the Nebraska Supreme Court found that the defendant was denied his constitutional right to confront the alleged victim when the court prevented him from asking the victim about a relationship in which…