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The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that those acquitted or convicted of a particular offense cannot be tried a second time for the same offense.  This is known as the Double Jeopardy…

Often people accused of sex assault have never been in trouble with law enforcement and do not know what to expect.  In some instances, they believe that if they do not cooperate with the investigation…

In Omaha, sex assault is a serious crime with serious penalties.  Sex assault allegations not only carry potential prison time, but also mandatory sex offender registration and loss of civil liberties if the matter leads…

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,…

Which Crimes Warrant Sex Offender Registration in Nebraska? Individuals convicted of sex crimes are subject to the penalties of both state and federal law. According to federal statutes and Nebraska laws, criminal convictions that could…

The Threat The main threat to the accused in all sex assault cases is incarceration and potential sex offender registry. Additionally, most registered sex offenses are felonies. This leads the accused to worrying about their immediate future. Not…

In sex assault cases, law enforcement and victim advocates may encourage the accuser to obtain protection orders against the accused. A sexual assault protection order (SAPO) is a lawful order by a court at the…

Citizens are protected against unreasonable intrusion against one’s consent. Depending on the nature of the intrusion, it could also lead to the defendant having to file as a registered sex offender. Because being charged with…

While most criminal charges have a statute of limitations preventing the government from charging a crime after an unreasonable amount of time, there is no statute of limitations for first degree sex assault or any…

If you or someone you know has been charged with sexual assault, one of the first things you should know is whether the case will be tried in civil or criminal court. Each of these…