The United States Constitution protects its citizens against unlawful government and police conduct. Under the exclusionary rule, courts can prevent the government from presenting unlawfully obtained evidence and statements at trial. The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments may serve as the basis for excluding evidence or dismissing a case. However, an accused has no …
What Are The Penalties For Rape?
Rape accusations can quickly derail multiple lives. The serious nature of the crime generates a visceral response from involved parties and the general public, and everyone involved with the reported crime may be bracing for several difficult months ahead. Although Nebraska has an interest in punishing sex crimes, the accused can fight back against false or …
Should I Take the First Offer of a Car Accident Settlement?
We understand how tempting that check may look. Car accident injuries can require extensive medical treatment. Bills for hospitalization, surgeries, and ongoing care can add up quickly. They can quickly strain your finances, especially if your injuries keep you from working. An offer from the insurance company at such an overwhelming time may seem like …
Nebraska Criminal Cases and the Role of Video Evidence: A Tech-Savvy Approach by Berry Law Attorneys
In Nebraska, just like in many other states, the landscape of criminal law is evolving rapidly with the advent of technology. One particularly influential change in the last decade has been the introduction and proliferation of video evidence. While its omnipresence has transformed the way cases are tried, it also presents new challenges for both …
Driver Safety in Super Fog Conditions | Tips for Navigating Super Fog | Safety Brief
Understanding Super Fog in the Midwest Driving has its fair share of hazards, and while most drivers are familiar with foggy conditions, few are prepared for the perils of ‘super fog.’ Super fog forms when smoke and moisture, often released from damp smoldering organic material like brush, leaves, and trees, intertwine with cooler, nearly saturated …
Defending False Allegations Involving Sexual Assault or Rape in Nebraska
People in Nebraska who have been falsely accused of sexual assault or rape of a child, minor, high school student or college student know how unfair the criminal justice system can seem. Allegations alone can ruin hard-earned reputations, college aspirations and careers. Nebraskan’s falsely accused of sexual assault of a child or student are often …
When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you may seek compensation for your medical bills and other losses through a car accident claim. Retaining a car accident lawyer can improve your chances of a positive outcome. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing a car accident lawyer is handling your claim so you can …
Can Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
You may already know that police typically cannot enter your home, conduct a search of your private property, or seize anything that belongs to you unless they have gone through the proper channels to demonstrate probable cause to do so and obtain a warrant. When pulled over during a traffic stop or arrested for unlawful …
Probable Cause Requirement for Searching Semi-truck
For most semi-truck drivers, their cab is their home away from home. But given the mobility of the truck, determining when law enforcement have probable cause to search the cab may be complex. The Nebraska Legislature has chosen to incorporate federal regulations into Nebraska laws regarding searches or inspections of 18-wheelers. Neb. Rev. Stat. § …
The Role of a Black Box in a Truck Accident Case
Thousands of large commercial trucks travel across Nebraska’s roads and highways each day. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and they include semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, box trucks, and other heavy-duty vehicles. The sheer weight and size of large trucks mean they can cause utter devastation in truck accidents in Nebraska, often resulting in …
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