Whether you take a plea deal in a sexual assault case depends on several factors, including but not limited to the following: The strength of the prosecution’s evidence against you The severity of the charge The prosecution’s willingness to negotiate Your lawyer’s experience and history in successfully winning sex assault cases against that particular prosecution’s …
What Counts as Possession of Child Pornography?
When law enforcement finds pornographic content featuring a minor on a person’s computer, the first step towards prosecution is proving possession of the computer. The next step is proving the person knew he or she possessed the file in question. Many factors come into play when law enforcement attempts to establish purposeful possession. A criminal …
Can I Get House Arrest Instead of Jail?
At Berry Law, our criminal defense attorneys specialize in many areas, helping people facing charges that may result in potential jail time. Individuals facing these penalties are often worried about their best course of action or wondering about steps they could take to avoid serving time in jail if possible. Some of the most common …
Title IX: Implications for the Accused
When someone is accused of sexual assault on a college campus, this will typically trigger what is referred to as a Title IX (“Title 9”) Investigation. When the alleged conduct occurs off-campus, then it is possible a college’s non-discrimination policy or other disciplinary protocol may apply. Either way, if you are accused of sexual or …
Semi-Trucks Sliding on Ice Accident
Driving in icy conditions is always dangerous, but even more so when large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks and tractor trailers are involved. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 22% of all motor vehicle accidents are weather-related. Winter weather, with its poor visibility, snow-and-ice-packed roads, and the hazards of snow removal equipment, causes the perfect storm …
Swimming Pool Accidents & Wrongful Death Suits
Drowning can happen quickly. It only takes between 30 seconds and two minutes for a child to drown, making drowning the leading cause of injury-related death in kids. The sad reality is that these tragic accidents are largely preventable and are often the result of negligent behavior on the part of a pool manager or …
Wrongful Death From a Trucking Accident
Large commercial vehicle accidents often result in severe and catastrophic injury and death. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 40 tons, which is 20 to 30 times the size of the average car on the road today. Passenger vehicles are simply no match for the weight and size of a tractor trailer, …
Spring Motorcycle Accidents
Each spring, warmer temperatures across the United States bring winter-weary motorcyclists out to enjoy the weather and shake off the winter blues. With better fuel economy and a chance to feel the wind on their face, an increasing number of Americans have turned to motorcycles for recreational purposes and to save money on transportation costs. …
Out-of-State Drivers Targeted More Frequently for Drug Stops on Interstate 80
As states around Nebraska, including neighboring Colorado, have legalized the sale and use of marijuana, there has been an increase in out-of-state vehicle stops by law enforcement along Interstate 80. I-80 runs east to west from New York to San Francisco and intersects with Douglas County and the city of Omaha. Largely due to the …
Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Slip and Falls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls due to slipping and tripping accidents are the leading cause of injuries in retail stores, workplaces, and private residences nationwide. More than 1 million people are admitted to emergency departments each year for injuries they sustained during a slip and fall accident, costing Americans …
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