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 …
Increase in ICE Raids
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 …
Defending Criminal Cases Against a Multitude of Unfair Prejudices
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 …
Medical Marijuana in Missouri and Drug Interdiction Stops
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 …
Sexual Assault Investigation Process
When someone is accused of sexual assault, they are generally accused of unwanted sexual touching, sexual groping, attempted rape, unwanted penetration, or forcing a person to perform a sexual act. For these to be considered sexual assault, they must occur without consent or when the victim does not have the ability to consent, whether that …
Will I Be Indicted On Federal Criminal Charges In Omaha?
Federal criminal investigations in Omaha, Nebraska generally take longer than state criminal investigations. In some cases, a person is interviewed by federal agents, search warrants are executed, and property is seized months or years before the feds even decide to indict. Many federal crimes have a statute of limitations of five years. This allows federal …
What Constitutes Child Solicitation In Nebraska?
Under Nebraska law, solicitation of a minor involves using an electronic communication device to ask a child aged 16 years or younger to meet for the purpose of engaging in a sexual act. The sexual act itself is recognized as sexual assault under the law, even if a minor agrees to it. But simply requesting, …
Child Pornography Accusations
Child pornography charges are on the rise in the U.S., and the law enforcement techniques used to gather evidence have become increasingly aggressive. Recent crackdowns on the creation and distribution of child pornography by state and federal authorities have been effective in fighting the core problems, but have also resulted in charges being filed against …
Nebraska’s Sex Offender Registration Act Overview
At Berry Law, we receive a large number of calls every week related to the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act. Individuals contact us with a variety of questions related to the act. This article will give a general overview of the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act, and explain what offenses require registration, the registration time …
Perjury: A Class III Felony
We all grew up enjoying the story of George Washington, his hatchet, and his mother’s favorite cherry tree. And we were all trained at an early age not to bear false witness, and that honesty is the best policy. We live in a society in which sometimes we have to fight to protect our privacy, and …
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