Since Colorado approved recreational marijuana use, law enforcement agencies throughout Nebraska have increased their efforts to halt the transportation of these illegal substances through the state. Law enforcement agencies have identified the Interstate 80 corridor as one of the primary routes bringing marijuana, THC, and hash oil through Nebraska. In order to intercept vehicles they …
What Are My Speedy Trial Rights in Iowa?
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 10 of the Iowa Constitution guarantee the right to a speedy trial. The Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure set forth the practical requirements the government must meet to safeguard this speedy trial right for criminal defendants charged with all offenses other than simple …
Child Abuse or Accidental Injury in Nebraska?
When Is Child Abuse Suspected? The rate of child abuse is often higher in regions or areas of the country with a nearby Children’s Hospital. Often, this is because Children’s Hospitals employ specialists called Child Abuse Pediatricians whose job it is to “diagnose” abuse. When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail. When …
How Do I Get My Juvenile Record Sealed in Omaha?
When a child is charged with a crime, that charge can affect the child’s future. There are ways to make sure a juvenile record is sealed so that your future opportunities are not affected. What does it mean to have a juvenile record sealed? If your juvenile record is sealed, information about your record is …
Can Consolidated Offenses in Criminal Cases be Severed?
Have you been charged in Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska with committing multiple offenses? Were those charges consolidated in one criminal complaint or information? Does the charging document allege those various offenses took place at different times and even involve different victims? It’s normal to feel like the Government shouldn’t be able to package up every …
Are there drug checkpoints in Nebraska? What you should know about Interstate 80 Drug Stops
Interstate (I-80) runs border to border through the state of Nebraska. Because law enforcement considers I-80 a common route for distributing drugs to other states, So, Nebraska police focus on stopping and searching vehicles they believe are involved in drug trafficking. The Fourth Amendment protects a person from unreasonable searches and seizures. And, the …
What is the Difference Between OWI and DUI?
In Iowa, OWI is an acronym for Operating While Intoxicated. In Nebraska, DUI is an acronym for Driving Under the Influence. The basic principle of both acronyms is the same: 1) they are misleading and 2.) a person accused of either of these acronyms is alleged to have been Operating/Driving and Motor Vehicle while Impaired …
Iowa Police Interrogations | Miranda Rights | Case Study
The importance of Miranda rights in Iowa When police conduct interrogations in Iowa including, Carter Lake, IA, Council Bluffs, IA, or Manawa, IA, they often obtain information that will prove their case against the accused, even if they don’t get an outright confession. However, the law has safeguards that protect all of us from interrogations …
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in Omaha
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in Omaha A recent case shows how a protection orders are reviewed by a higher court on appeal. This information is not only important for deciding whether to appeal a domestic abuse protection order ruling, but also for understanding some of the issues that come up in protection order hearings. Some …
Should I Take a Plea Deal in a Sexual Assault Case?
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 …
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