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Strangulation, Domestic Assault and False Imprisonment: When Prosecutors Overcharge in Criminal Complaints
If not addressed, domestic violence can become deadly. Elected prosecutors will often taut this, using case studies to back it up. But at times the government is overzealous in the attempt to stop domestic violence,… -
Child Abuse Laws, Penalties, and Defenses in Nebraska
Parents are allowed by law to interact with and discipline their own children as they see fit as long as the child is not harmed. Others who stand in for parents (in loco parentis—teachers, childcare providers,… -
When Victim Advocates Cross the Line
Most criminal defense attorneys will tell you that the most winnable cases are those in which the government’s witnesses are real people rather than police officers and other professional witnesses. One reason why is because… -
When Are Domestic Violence Charges Dropped?
When police are called to the scene of a possible domestic assault, it’s not uncommon for someone to be taken to jail. A few states, like Wisconsin and Minnesota, even have mandatory arrest laws requiring… -
HOW DOMESTIC ASSAULT CONVICTIONS AFFECT A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Professional license holders such as doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, contractors, and mortgage brokers may have additional incentives to act quickly and diligently when accused of domestic assault or violence. If a professional facing such charges is… -
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DOMESTIC ASSAULT CONVICTION?
In the state of Nebraska, domestic assault is defined as a purposeful act of violence against an intimate partner or someone the abuser has or had a romantic relationship with. When someone is facing charges… -
Defending Nebraska Domestic Assault Cases
Every now and then, things get out of control and someone calls the police on their neighbors. Recently, a young man had a party at his house and the neighbors heard screaming and called police.…
