Berry Law Grows Lincoln Office with the Addition of Two Attorneys
To meet the rapid growth in demand for our services at Berry Law, we have added two new skilled attorneys to the team. Berry Law is proud to announce that Josef Loukota and William Kurtenbach have both decided to help…Berry Law Named to 2019 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today revealed that Berry Law is No. 2700 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most…How Long Can Police Detain Me to Conduct a Search?
Imagine that you are driving down the interstate and you are pulled over for a routine traffic stop. You are held by the police for 45 minutes while the officer calls in another patrol car with a drug sniffing dog. …Double Jeopardy in the Epstein Sex Crimes Case
The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that those acquitted or convicted of a particular offense cannot be tried a second time for the same offense. This is known as the Double Jeopardy Clause. The function of the…Multiple Berry Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers recently recognized Berry Law attorneys John S. Berry, Jr., and Justin Kalemkiarian with their exclusive annual eponymous designation. This marks the third consecutive year that Berry Law has had attorneys receive the prestigious accolade, with Berry named to…Why are Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud Federal Crimes?
Since 1872, Federal law has prohibited “mail and wire fraud,” or any attempt to intentionally deprive someone else of their property or services through mail or wire communication. Because mail and wire communications frequently cross state lines fraud by these means…Understanding Embezzlement Charges
Embezzlement is a crime based on breaking trust for personal financial gain. It is commonly carried out in an employer/employee situation but is not limited to employment relationships and is frequently found in fiduciary relationships as well. A simple example…Going to Battle Should Not Be a Cliché
By John S. Berry, Jr. I recently read a post from a good lawyer who talked about going to battle. I feel compelled to post on this topic because lawyers frequently talk about “going to battle” while precious few have…When Interstate 80 Drug Stops and Cash Seizures Turn into Federal Conspiracy Cases
It used to be that if a person was stopped on the interstate with a large amount of U.S. currency or drugs, they were charged with crimes of either possession with intent to distribute marijuana or possession of drug money…Consent and the Capacity to Consent in Sexual Assault Cases
In the state of Nebraska, any unwanted sexual contact can result in criminal charges. A sexual assault conviction can be devastating to your career and your future. In fact, a sexual assault charge by itself can even cause severe damage…
