Along with the festivities the holiday season brings, the darker winter months and added social obligations can wreak havoc on drivers’ typical sleep patterns, putting them at risk for fatigued driving. Fatigued driving, also known as drowsy driving, is a result of not getting enough sleep or failing to get enough quality sleep to the …
What You Should Know About Rollover Tractor-Trailer Accidents
As the hub of the transportation industry in the United States, Midwestern roadways are traveled by thousands of freight-bearing vehicles each day. Their sheer size, along with the laws of physics, put tractor-trailers and other large trucks at risk for potential rollover accidents. In a 2015 study, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found …
The Negative Impact of Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 920,000 motor vehicle accidents each year can be attributed to distracted driving. Three thousand Americans will lose their lives, and another 400,000 will suffer injuries as a result of the behavior of distracted drivers. These actions don’t just impact the reckless driver and their …
What to Expect in Lincoln Sex Crimes Cases
The penalties for a sex crime conviction are steep, so it is essential to prepare for potential charges if you were accused of this type of offense. It is generally best to speak with a lawyer as soon as you learn of any allegations made against you. A skilled defense attorney at Berry Law can …
Sex Offense Trial Ends with Probation
Accused of a sex crime in Nebraska. When the average person hears that someone has been accused of a sex crime against a minor in Nebraska, their first reaction is to scowl or shake their head. This is unfair, as it indicates that they are already assuming the accused is guilty, despite not knowing any …
Sex Offense Trial Ends with Probation
When the average person hears that someone has been accused of a sex crime against a minor, their first reaction is to scowl or shake their head. This is unfair, as it indicates that they are already assuming the accused is guilty, despite not knowing any evidence surrounding the case. When our client, Gary (name …
Increase in ICE Raids
Summer ICE Raids in Nebraska This summer, ICE and other federal agencies have begun targeting Nebraska businesses. Several individuals and business owners have been charged with conspiracy to harbor and conceal aliens by unlawfully employing them. These raids commonly occur in businesses that require a lot of laborers such as meat packing plants, factories, construction companies and …
Defending Criminal Cases Against a Multitude of Unfair Prejudices
Almost all evidence that the State presents against a criminal defendant is prejudicial. In determining whether the evidence is admissible, the Judge must decide whether the evidence the government wishes to present is unfairly prejudicial. The basic rule is that when a jury decides a criminal case, the decision should be based only on whether …
Medical Marijuana in Missouri and Drug Interdiction Stops
Missouri citizens recently voted to legalize medical marijuana in their state. It was one of three amendments concerning cannabis that was on the ballot and was voted yes with a 65.5% to 34.5% margin. The legalization of this drug for medical purposes comes with a tax revenue for Missouri, but also with an increase of …
Sexual Assault Investigation Process
When someone is accused of sexual assault, they are generally accused of unwanted sexual touching, sexual groping, attempted rape, unwanted penetration, or forcing a person to perform a sexual act. For these to be considered sexual assault, they must occur without consent or when the victim does not have the ability to consent, whether that …