One of the first questions posed to individuals facing criminal charges is whether or not they should hire a criminal defense attorney. The obvious downside is the potential costs and fees associated with hiring a lawyer. However, in many cases the monetary fees of a criminal defense attorney are minimal compared to the life-altering costs …
Berry Law founder John Stevens Berry Sr. has added another award to his trophy case. Berry Sr. has been chosen as the outright winner of the, “Most Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer 2019 – Nebraska” by the Global Excellence Awards Service. Berry Sr. is honored to have been chosen and is happy for the success of …
This past year, the United States Department of Education and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed changes to the current regulations regarding Title IX that effectively aim to afford those accused of sexual assault on campus more due process in the university-handled investigation regarding the alleged sexual assault. Soon after, in response to these proposed …
Embezzlement is a crime based on breaking trust for personal financial gain. It is commonly carried out in an employer/employee situation but is not limited to employment relationships and is frequently found in fiduciary relationships as well. A simple example of an employee embezzlement occurs in retail stores or restaurants where the employee devises a …
Most people already know that selling controlled substances is an illegal act that can lead to severe penalties with a criminal conviction. But what happens if a person is caught selling fake drugs? For example, what are the legal implications of being caught by law enforcement for selling acetaminophen while claiming that it is Xanax? …
With the NFL Playoffs currently attracting sports fans and March Madness approaching soon, it seems like a good time to discuss Nebraska’s gambling laws. Many people were also excited to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of legalizing sports gambling across the country, which puts the issue at odds with the …
After more than 40 years in the University Place community, Berry Law has moved its Lincoln location to the Meridian Park building at 70th & O St. Due to rapid growth in 2018, Berry Law needed additional space to accommodate the full team of attorneys and staff, and has moved its headquarters to 6940 O …
On December 21st, President Trump signed the First Step Act (“the Act”) into law. This bipartisan legislation includes major changes to prisoner rehabilitation programming, as well as sentencing reform for certain repeat offenders. The First Step Act also includes provisions governing the Bureau of Prisons employee training and a variety of specific protections for federal …
If you are charged with a crime, you may be questioning whether you need a lawyer, especially if you are planning on pleading guilty. It may seem like a waste of money to hire a criminal defense lawyer if your plan is to simply accept punishment. However, avoiding hiring a lawyer to represent you could …
On December 18, 2018, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced a highly controversial ruling banning bump-stocks or similar devices. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATF) “to clarify that bump stocks and slide-fire devices would be defined as machine guns under the …
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