Concealed weapons laws are designed to provide for public safety but can end up leading to criminal charges against law abiding citizens due to quirks of the law. The rules vary by state, and the laws in Nebraska are established by statute and case law. What is a concealed weapon? Nebraska Revised Statute §28-1202(1)(a) provides that …
The Difference Between State and Federal Sex Crimes Defense
Federal courts are governed by the U.S. Constitution and Title 18 of the United States Code. State courts are governed both by federal and state laws. This results in several differences that can have an impact on sex crimes defense and the process defendants face when they go to court, as well as on outcomes in …
Social Media Coverage of Sexual Harassment and the “Me Too” Hashtag
When the #MeToo campaign was launched in October 2017, it caused a phenomenal increase in media coverage of sexual harassment and sexual assault. In less than 24 hours, Facebook logged more than 12 million Likes and comments related to the topic, indicating an increased awareness of these issues. But has #MeToo – or social media’s ability in …
Do I Have To Talk To University Police?
Protectors turned persecutors The university police’s primary job role used to be providing security on college campuses. They protected the students and prevented crimes against students from occurring. The university police were often seen on patrol on campus and their presence brought the student body and faculty peace of mind. It used to be that …
The Basics of a Plea Bargain
Most criminal cases filed are resolved out of court by both sides coming to an agreement out of court. This process is known as negotiating a plea or plea bargaining. A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or not contest. In exchange …
Illegal Traffic Stops on 4/20
As the saying goes, money goes west and drugs go east. Interstate 80 in Nebraska is patrolled daily by law enforcement looking for contraband. Law enforcement agencies highly publicize efforts to increased drug patrols on and around April 20th, also known as 4/20. Vehicles with out-of-state license plates traveling through Nebraska may be at higher …
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ONLINE PROSTITUTION
This month, President Trump signed into law a new bill that gives human trafficking victims and their advocates a greater ability to take legal action against websites that support prostitution and online solicitation – sites that also are commonly believed to be involved in human trafficking and especially sex trafficking of children. The bill, officially …
Bail for Sex Assault Cases in Nebraska
At the time of arrest, a person facing false sex assault charges has many things running through his or her head. The future immediately becomes uncertain if they will be able to keep their job, take care of their family, and primarily, how they will get out of jail. Background In any criminal case, the …
A Review of Recent Sex Crimes In Omaha, Nebraska
For those who have been accused of sex crimes – or who know someone who has been accused – becoming familiar with a few recent cases can provide valuable insight. At Berry Law, one of our specialties is supporting those who have been accused of sex crimes through defense. We periodically review recent cases to …
Top 3 Defenses Against False Sex Assault Allegations
In the courtroom, prosecutors often use science when seeking to prove certainty. However, the same key evidence that can prove a sex assault allegation can also prove the allegation is false. A skilled criminal defense attorney can often disprove false allegations several different ways. The most common are below: DNA evidence or lack of DNA …
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