Can You Have an Open Container in a Vehicle?
Although it is common knowledge that a person cannot legally drive while under the influence of alcohol, it may be lesser known that a person cannot legally drive if there are open containers of alcohol…Defending Marijuana DUI’s in Nebraska
Law enforcement and prosecutors in Nebraska are dedicating more time and resources than ever to arresting and prosecuting drivers suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. Drivers charged with driving under the influence of…Can Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
The Legality of Forcible Blood Testing You may already know that police typically cannot enter your home, conduct a search of your private property, and/or seize anything that belongs to you unless they have gone…David Tarrell at the National College of DUI Defense Summer Session
Berry Law Firm’s David Tarrell attended the 2018 Summer Session from the National College of DUI Defense from July 19 through July 21. The three-day seminar, “The DUI Trial from Beginning to Winning”, was held at Harvard Law School’s…Prior DUI Convictions: Sentencing Impact on a Current DUI
In Nebraska, the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol are severe and may have consequences with long time impact. Being charged with any criminal offense can affect a person’s family, career and life,…Circumstantial Evidence in Establishing DUI Charge
In 2016, over one million Americans were arrested for Driving Under the Influence. This is only roughly 1% of the 111 million self-reported instances of alcohol impaired driving in 2016. Under Nebraska law, it is illegal to operate a…Can I get a DUI for prescription drugs?
When people think of driving under the influence (DUI), the first thing that often comes to mind is drinking and driving. However, driving under the influence can also include drugs, including those that are legal and…How Inaccurate are Field Sobriety Tests?
In the event of a traffic stop due to suspicion of DUI, many times, the police officer will ask the driver to step out of the vehicle and perform several tests, commonly known as field…David Tarrell Joins Berry Law Firm
Berry Law Firm is pleased to announce that David Tarrell is joining the Firm in June, 2018. Dave has been a champion of his clients’ interests in many practice areas, and at Berry Law Firm,…Do I have to talk to university police?
Protectors turned persecutors The university police’s primary job role used to be providing security on college campuses. They protected the students and prevented crimes against students from occurring. The university police were often seen on…