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New Big Game “In It To Win It” Commercial
Berry Law Launches a New Big Game Commercial OMAHA, Nebraska. February 12, 2022 Berry Law is proud to announce its NEW "Big Game" commercial. Winning comes with out guarantees, “Focus, discipline and extraordinary effort make winning more likely" Life provides… -
Sex Offense Trial Ends with Probation
[caption id="attachment_7488" align="alignleft" width="263"] Attorney Mallory Hughes Criminal Defense Attorney Berry Law Nebraska[/caption] 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… -
Nebraska Laws and Penalties Surrounding Different Forms of Marijuana
As marijuana has become legal in some states, many people are unsure about the laws regarding weed in Nebraska. State law lists marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, both recreationally and medically. Although cannabidiol (CBD) can be possessed by… -
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… -
Types of Federal Fraud Crimes
Accusations of federal fraud crimes, as with all white collar crimes, can result in severe consequences for the accused and a conviction can carry negative impacts for life. If you have been arrested or charged with a federal fraud crime,… -
Can Drug Dogs Really Smell Marijuana and Other Drugs Through Odor Proof Bags?
The other day I was working with a drug dog expert who was reviewing a video from a police drug stop on Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska. After having reviewed the video and the training records of the dog, the expert… -
What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense
Depending on the nature of the crime of which you are accused, you could face trial in a state or federal court. You may be subject to federal prosecution and penalties if you are accused of committing a crime that… -
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… -
When Favors Become Federal Indictments
In the last few years, United States Supreme Court justices have hinted at opinions that overcriminalization and overzealous prosecution by the justice department might be getting a little bit out of control. Some of the most shocking cases are white-collar in nature.… -
What are the Criminal Consequences of Unsafe and Unsound Banking Practices?
Under federal law, a bank and its officers and directors can face criminal charges for engaging in “unsafe and unsound banking practices.” Federal regulations do not define this ambiguous phrase which means agencies such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,…