Spoliation of Evidence in Cash Seizure Cases
Out-of-state cars traveling west through the State of Nebraska are often stopped by law enforcement. Usually, the reason for the stop is following too closely or some other minor traffic violation that may or may…Interstate Firearm and Cash Seizures in Nebraska
Interstate 80 (I-80) in Nebraska is patrolled daily by law enforcement looking for contraband. Oftentimes, we hear about cases with large drug busts on I-80, such as the recent bust of 2,000 pounds of marijuana valued…What Is Probable Cause?
The phrase “probable cause” comes from the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,…Why Are Out-of-State Vehicles Pulled Over for Following Too Closely?
Based on our conversations with several criminal defense lawyers in Lincoln, Nebraska, it appears that the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office regularly pulls out-of-state vehicles over for following too closely. Nebraska Revised Statute §60-6, 140 provides…