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Process of Protective Orders
Protective orders are issued during the pendency of a case, either by a judge or when one party petitions the court for one. These orders can last as long as the judge wants them to… -
Repercussions of Violating a Restraining or Protective Order
Remaining in a judge’s good favor is especially important if that judge may be sentencing you later. Compliance with a restraining order can help prove to a judge that you are an appropriate candidate for… -
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 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… -
Child Abuse & Professional Licensing
Many occupations require current and valid professional licenses to legally practice their trade. Social workers, health care providers, psychiatrists, and others rely on their professional licenses to work and make a living. However, a conviction… -
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.…
