Any sort of verbal or written threat to commit an act meant to terrorize another party is defined as a terroristic threat by most state and federal jurisdictions. In many cases, the terroristic threat is assumed to be paired with the threat of a violent crime, such as assault or murder. Terroristic threat charges can also …
What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?
In the early 2000s, landlord and property owner Dale Winter of Sioux City, Iowa, who previously had made sexual overtures toward tenant Jaymie Quigley, answered her question about getting back a rental deposit with the following action and words, according to the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, written decision: He “fluttered his hand against …
When is Drug Possession Considered a Felony?
A crime involving drugs may be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the type and amount of the drug, as well as consideration of other significant factors. As with all types of law, felony drug convictions are met with harsher punishments than misdemeanors, and may include years of jail time, probation, and hefty fines. …
Will a CBD Oil Prescription Impact my Professional License?
The issue of medical marijuana and the workplace is a precarious one. With over 20 states now having legalized medical marijuana, many questions have arisen pertaining to the legality around usage in the workplace, or while on the job. Even more questions arise around the necessity of some marijuana-based products for health ailments. Most recently, …
John S. Berry Achieves Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
The Martindale-Hubbell peer and client review ratings acts as a benchmark for the legal community to determine the most highly-respected, ethically-balanced, and successful attorneys. Through peer reviews, Martindale compiles an elite list of the top of attorneys on their site. The awards available through these peer reviews, starting with the highest distinction, are: AV Preeminent, Distinguished, and …
Fentanyl Seizures on I-80
2018 isn’t even halfway over, but so far the Nebraska State Patrol has seized more illegal drugs than in recent years. Most recently, they seized 118 pounds of pure fentanyl – one of the largest seizures of U.S. history – at a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kearney. What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, …
Sexual Assault Defense in the Military
This month, the U.S. Defense Department released its Annual Report of Sexual Assault in the Military. According to the report, the number of service members reporting sexual assault – involving either victims or perpetrators, or both – increased in the past year by nearly 10% (from 6,172 to 6,769) when combined across all four of the military branches: …
Susan Napolitano Joins Berry Law
Berry Law is pleased to announce that Susan Napolitano joined the Firm in April, 2018. Susan has been a champion of her clients’ interests in many practice areas, and at Berry Law, she will is focusing on real estate law, business litigation, and estate planning. Prior to joining Berry Law’s Civil Law Team, Susan Napolitano …
Interstate Firearm and Cash Seizures in Nebraska
Interstate 80 (I-80) in Nebraska is patrolled daily by law enforcement looking for contraband. Oftentimes, we hear about cases with large drug busts on I-80, such as the recent bust of 2,000 pounds of marijuana valued at $5 million. But we hear little about are the traffic stops involving gun and cash seizures. In federal criminal …
Is CBD Oil Illegal in Nebraska?
While it is legal for the University of Nebraska and Nebraska Medicine to possess cannabidiol ( also known as CBD), possession by anyone not participating in the medical cannabidiol pilot study will likely be treated as if they are in possession of an illegal controlled substance. CBD is a cannabis compound that has been studied …
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