Often people accused of sex assault have never been in trouble with law enforcement and do not know what to expect. In some instances, they believe that if they do not cooperate with the investigation they will be arrested. It is important that you know your rights when you learn that you are the target …
Application of the Lautenberg Amendment to Your Rights
The Lautenberg Amendment is a widely known amendment to the federal Gun Control Act that prohibits the possession of firearms by individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors. Although the amendment’s goals are stated as being positive in nature, enacted to reduce the risk of firearm use in domestic violence cases, the implementation …
Omaha Sex Assault Penalties
In Omaha, sex assault is a serious crime with serious penalties. Sex assault allegations not only carry potential prison time, but also mandatory sex offender registration and loss of civil liberties if the matter leads to a felony conviction. Sex assault cases often result in charges beyond simply sexual assault. Penalties for sex assault in …
Michael Avenatti – An Overview of Charges
Michael Avenatti was a successful 48-year-old attorney based in Los Angeles, California, focused on class-action and whistleblower cases. He claims to have won over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for his clients throughout his career. Avenatti’s alma mater, George Washington University Law School, even annually recognized a graduating student with the Michael J. Avenatti …
How the Lautenberg Amendment can Affect Your Employment
The Lautenberg Amendment, sometimes referred to as the domestic violence offender gun ban, can be difficult to understand. The punishments for violating the amendment, however, are not ambiguous. Violation of the amendment will lead to a felony in federal court with a large prison sentence and potential fine. It is important that individuals understand what …
Modifying Conditions of Your Bond in Nebraska
When someone is arrested for and charged with a crime, a judge – at his or her discretion – may require the Defendant to post money to be released. In Nebraska, a judge will usually allow the Defendant to post 10% of the amount required in order to be released. For example: If a bond …
What Constitutes Domestic Violence in the Lautenberg Amendment?
We frequently get questions about the scope and application of the Lautenberg Amendment. In an attempt to help clarify how the law applies to you, we are releasing a series of articles to explore some of the common questions relating to domestic violence charges and gun ownership. The Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act …
The Legal Intricacies of the College Admissions Scandal
The college admissions scandal has dominated news headlines in recent weeks. By now you have heard that the actress behind “Aunt Becky” Katsoplis from Full House, Lori Loughlin, allegedly paid bribes totaling $500,000 to get her two daughters recruited to the USC crew team, despite neither of them having any experience with the competitive rowing …
Berry Law Awarded 2019 Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year in Nebraska
Berry Law was recently selected as “Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year in Nebraska – 2019” by Global Law Experts for the second consecutive year. Our team is honored to have been chosen as the best criminal defense law firm by the award committee, and we are committed to continuing to provide high quality …
What is Prosecutorial Misconduct?
If you are facing criminal charges, it may seem to you that the state is out to get you. Your rights are sometimes eroded, law enforcement may tell you lies to get you to confess, and there a social stigma associated with facing criminal charges, regardless of whether or not you are guilty. The situation …
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