Based on our conversations with several criminal defense lawyers in Lincoln, Nebraska, it appears that the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office regularly pulls out-of-state vehicles over for following too closely. Nebraska Revised Statute §60-6, 140 provides that the driver of a motor vehicle should not follow a motor vehicle more closely than is “reasonable and prudent.” …
At Berry Law, one of the most frequent questions we get from people arrested on the interstate for transporting narcotics or large amounts of cash is: Will the case go federal? Criminal defense lawyers in Nebraska are especially interested in this question because it will determine the location where the case will be resolved. Lawyers …
Karen Donnelly, the state’s attorney of Nebraska, was vocal during last year’s campaign in her opposition of authorities seizing money in cases in which no one is charged with a crime. During the election, her opponent, former La Salle County state’s attorney Brian Towne, was criticized for creating a drug unit in his office that …
Professional license holders such as doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, contractors, and mortgage brokers may have additional incentives to act quickly and diligently when accused of domestic assault or violence. If a professional facing such charges is convicted of the crime, the penalties can include the suspension or completely revocation of his or her professional licenses. In …
Many Nebraskans carry a concealed firearm, but those who wish to do so need to know the basics of obtaining a concealed carry (CCW) permit. Below are some helpful facts to know about the application process in Nebraska. Before Applying The biggest prerequisite to receiving a CCW permit is taking a handgun training and safety …
Passed by Congress in 1863, the False Claims Act is intended to prevent people from improperly receiving benefits from the Federal Government. Under the act, the Government or private citizens can bring a civil lawsuit to recover money defrauded from the Federal Government. Basics of the Federal Claims Act Under the False Claims Act, a …
Two men from California were arrested by Hamilton County, Nebraska police for allegedly possessing thousands upon thousands of illegal marijuana items, as well as a “small quantity” of cocaine. Highway patrol officers claim to have pulled the pair over as they left the I-80 and ran a stop sign. The officers confirm that they were …
One of the more harrowing moments a servicemember can face during his or her military career is a court-martial. Knowing the basics of how courts-martial work can be helpful in reducing the stress of going through the process. Below are the basics to prepare for what may lie ahead in the face of formal military …
Title IX investigations have received scrutiny from the criminal defense bar due to the lack of due process involved. Students accused of sexual assault who have never been arrested or charged for any crime are being kicked out of universities based on inadequate investigations and careless attitudes of administrators. Thursday afternoon, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos …
In Nebraska, possession of hash is charged as a felony, but possession of a joint, blunt, or other small amount of marijuana is charged as an infraction. Many Nebraskans argue that the two substances should be charged the same way. It’s All About the THC By statutory definition, hash is any substance containing ten percent …
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