Is March Madness Betting Illegal?
The annual tradition of making a bracket for March Madness is a favorite pastime of many Americans, but does participation in an office pool or other pay-in bracket challenge constitute gambling? The act of completing…The Problems with LB 58 and Other Red Flag Laws in Nebraska
With the introduction of LB 58—the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (“ERPO”)—Nebraska is the latest state to enter the Red Flag Law debate. Our first article in this series discussed the terms of LB 58…Red Flag Law Introduced in Nebraska
Nebraska Senator Adam Morfeld recently introduced LB 58, a bill called the “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act,” which is aimed at confiscating firearms from individuals deemed a “significant risk” of harming themselves or others. The…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…Sexual Assault Charges in Nebraska
By Attorney Hannah Carroll-Altman In Nebraska, there are different sexual assault charges you could possibly face. Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault of a Child each have three degrees of severity. They also have age-specific elements,…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,…Can I Get House Arrest Instead of Jail?
At Berry Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys typically help people facing charges that may result in potential jail time. Individuals facing these penalties are often worried about their best course of action or wondering…7 Reasons to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
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…John Stevens Berry, Sr., Recognized as Most Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer
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…Fighting for Fairness in Title IX Investigations and Hearings
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…