After arresting a person for alleged connection to a crime, federal law enforcement officers must process the individual through the system. Even if you are entirely innocent, the arrest process can be dangerous and overwhelming, so it is helpful to know what to expect if you are going to be taken into federal custody. If …
If you are the focus of a federal criminal investigation, you may be subject to detention after your arrest. This means you could be held in jail until trial. Fortunately, not everyone faces detention before trial. The federal judge could release you to await trial at home. The criminal defense lawyers at Berry Law have …
If you believe that a federal agency is investigating you, you should be aware of potential risks associated with arrest, including detention. Detention is when you are incarcerated in jail until trial and cannot go home before your court date. Given that the trial date could be set days or weeks after your initial arrest, …
Proffer sessions can be a useful way to show your cooperation in a criminal investigation, protect yourself against potential charges, or push for a lesser charge. However, federal criminal investigations are incredibly complex, and engaging with the prosecution on your own could negatively affect your case and your future. While you are not required to …
If you were arrested for a federal criminal offense, you may be understandably concerned about your first court hearing. It is important to remember that you have the right to have an attorney present at this court appearance. There are many crucial things to consider before the initial hearing in an Omaha federal criminal investigation. …
Any automobile accident can cause devastating injuries, but truck wrecks are uniquely dangerous. The design of most semi-trucks makes them susceptible to jackknife accidents. This type of wreck occurs when the trailer of the vehicle skids to one side, making an acute angle with the cab. When a large commercial truck jackknifes, it can take …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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