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Another Solicitation of Prostitution Sting in Lincoln, Nebraska
Last summer, Lincoln Police set up a sting operation at a hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The operation was set up with a website known as backpage.com. Individuals seeking services on backpage would locate a fake page offering “full service” and… -
Acquittal for Client Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child
Berry Law recently secured a major courtroom victory on behalf of a client who was on trial for sex crime allegations. The man had been charged with five counts of sexual assault on a child. The case involved nearly two years… -
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
On Friday, I argued a case in front of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The issue was unique, and dealt squarely with The United States Constitution's Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights which prohibits illegal searches or seizures… -
Perjury: A Class III Felony
We all grew up enjoying the story of George Washington, his hatchet, and his mother’s favorite cherry tree. And we were all trained at an early age not to bear false witness, and that honesty is the best policy. We live… -
THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
Groucho Marx said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” All kidding aside, for business owners, when are jury trials available and are they always beneficial? The Seventh Amendment guarantees a right to jury… -
When Is an Arrest or Seizure Unreasonable?
You may have heard the 4th amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. An arrest is a seizure. The general rule is that law enforcement may not arrest you without a warrant, as such… -
Berry Law Attorney Justin Kalemkiarian Speaks with KMTV News
Berry Law attorney Justin Kalemkiarian was featured on KMTV News today in coverage of the sexual assault allegations against a Huskers football player. Watch the video below to see what he had to say about the case: -
No Penetration Without Representation
Sexual assault allegations are prevalent on college campuses. Not that long ago the entire Greek System at the University of Virginia was toppled by a false sexual assault allegation which allegedly occurred at a fraternity house. Rolling Stone magazine created… -
Evidence Proving Agent Orange Exposure for Non-Vietnam Vets
Veterans applying for Agent Orange related conditions including diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease and Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new letter from the VA that may cause some alarm. This letter asks that veteran to provide evidence that… -
INTERSTATE DRUG STOPS AND CIVIL FORFEITURE: NEBRASKA RECEIVES “C” GRADE IN ASSET FORFEITURE PROTECTIONS
The Institute for Justice has released its report on civil asset forfeiture, giving grades to all 50 states and the Federal government. In the report, Nebraska received a mixed-bag grade of “C” in protecting citizens from civil forfeitures. The good…
