This article was updated on December 6, 2020 The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, otherwise known as the MORE Act, is federal legislation that seeks to decriminalize marijuana. Currently, possession of marijuana is a federal offense and can be prosecuted as such. MORE Act Passes Through House of Representatives The MORE Act, which was …
Reward a Veteran Award Winner – Jacob Fry
Berry Law is proud to announce Marine Corps Veteran Jacob Fry as the winner of our annual Reward a Veteran award. The Reward a Veteran program is designed to recognize a Veteran who has continued to give back to their community after service, and this year we received dozens of incredible nominations. Jacob Fry was …
Berry Law’s John Berry Named Leading State and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year in Nebraska
Berry Law’s John Berry, , was recently recognized for his criminal defense work at both the State and Federal level. Acquisition International (AI) named John Berry, , the 2020 Leading State and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year – Nebraska, in their annual Leading Advisor Awards. What is Acquisition International? Acquisition International is an …
Berry Law Adds Three New Attorneys
Berry Law added three new attorneys to their legal team earlier today. Montana Crow, David Hoeser, and Carey Collingham were officially sworn in on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, allowing them to practice law in the state of Nebraska. Ms. Crow and Mr. Hoeser will begin their legal careers by focusing on Veterans Law, while Mr. …
Veteran-Owned Berry Law Makes Inc 5000 List for 4th Straight Year
Out of more than 6 million business in the United States, Berry Law has been honored with a spot in Inc. magazines annual 5000 fastest growing private companies list for the 4th consecutive year. With a 3,069 ranking, Berry Law lands among some of the fastest growing and highly respected companies in the US. The …
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Lawyers
Paycheck Protection Program Lawyer The coronavirus pandemic has had devastating effects on countries and economies around the world. While the threat was still increasing exponentially and prevention measures were poorly understood, businesses were forced to shut down in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. To avoid a monumental economic collapse, the United …
Berry Law Adds Attorney Michael J. Wilson
We would like to welcome attorney Michael J. Wilson to the Berry Law team. Mike’s skill set will allow us to further expand the high-quality legal representation we provide our clients. Mike joins Berry Law with years of experience in criminal defense, appellate and postconviction remedies, and civil litigation. At Berry Law, Michael will focus …
What Happens After a Child Endangerment Arrest in Omaha?
After a person is arrested for child endangerment, he or she could be cited, required to appear in court later, taken directly to jail, or have to pay a bond. Additionally, he or she may be reported to Child Protective Services and have to deal with both criminal court for child or caretaker neglect as …
Process of Protective Orders
Protective orders are issued during the pendency of a case, either by a judge or when one party petitions the court for one. These orders can last as long as the judge wants them to or for the duration of the case, and they typically prevent a person from having contact with the protected party, …
Repercussions of Violating a Restraining or Protective Order
Remaining in a judge’s good favor is especially important if that judge may be sentencing you later. Compliance with a restraining order can help prove to a judge that you are an appropriate candidate for probation, a fine, or something other than jail. So, it’s important to talk to your lawyer about how to follow …