Most people have a basic understanding of the process involved to determine a sentence for a person convicted of a crime. In most state courts, a judge imposes a sentence based upon parameters set by the legislature. As an example, in the State of Nebraska, a Class III felony is punishable by a term of …
Defending People Charged with Internet Crimes
According to reports published by the United States Federal Government, in the mid-1980s, trafficking of child-pornography within the United States was nearly eradicated through successful campaigns by federal and state authorities. In the 1980’s, producing child pornography was difficult and expensive, however, with the advent of computers and the internet, child pornography has become easier to acquire, …
John Berry Interviewed by KETV in Drug Cash Seizure Case
John Berry was featured in a story on KETV NewsWatch 7 yesterday, “Charges dropped in suspected Lancaster County drug stop.” He was interviewed in connection with a case in involving suspected drug money seized after a traffic stop. Berry Law is one of the leading criminal defense firms in Nebraska for drug and cash seizure …
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 …
SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION STINGS
In the past month, there have been a couple of solicitation of prostitution sting operations in Lincoln, Nebraska. The sting operations in Lincoln are similar to others in Omaha, throughout Nebraska, and the rest of the United States. During these sting operations, a law enforcement officer will pose as a prostitute on an internet site …
Prolonged Traffic Stops Not Permitted in Drug and Cash Seizure Cases
Out of state motorists are often stopped on Interstate 80 for minor traffic violations. While Nebraska drivers stopped for the same infractions are told to wait in the car and a ticket is produced quickly, such often is not the case with out of state motorists traveling through Nebraska. Watch John Berry on KETV NewsWatch …
I’ll Take Constitutional Law for $1000, Alex.
Answer: This clause of the federal and Nebraska Constitutions protects a defendant against three separate abuses: A second prosecution for the same offense after acquittal; A second prosecution for the same offense after conviction; and Multiple punishments for the same offense. Question: What is the Double Jeopardy Clause? In the simplest of examples, the Double …
Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act: What Employers Need to Know
One of my greatest loves at the Berry Law is helping small business clients avoid trouble. Often this involves issues of employment law. Many of my small business clients have experienced terminating a problem employee. Recently one of my clients experienced an employee theft and terminated the employee. The employee even admitted to the crime. …
Federal Investigations
Often we receive calls from individuals who have been interviewed by the FBI, DHS, IRS, or another three-letter agency. The person calling us is concerned that he or she may be the target or subject of a federal investigation and feels that he or she may need representation before things get out of hand. Federal …
Anatomy of a DUI Stop
The penalties for a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol in the state of Nebraska are severe. Many times, good people who have only had a few drinks are stopped and arrested for driving under the influence. The consequences can have a long time impact on things such as employment and insurance costs. …
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