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The Sixth Amendment gives criminal defendants in Nebraska and around the country the right to a trial before an impartial jury, but very few of them have their day in court. That is because about 98% of criminal cases in the United States are settled at the...
There were an estimated 2,219 DUI arrests in Nebraska in 2021. A DUI in Nebraska can cause you to lose your license, spend time in jail and pay financial penalties. You’ll also have to deal with DUI booking and bail. DUI booking After an arrest for a DUI, you’ll get...
It can be hard for Nebraska parents to determine custody agreements after divorce. The most common custody arrangement usually has one parent with primary custody, while the parents alternate weekends. This works for many families, but it’s not a true 50/50 custody...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test is one of three tests that make up the standardized field sobriety tests that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced in the early 1980s. It is used to help police officers in Nebraska and around the country...
As the demographics shift, gray divorces are becoming increasingly prevalent in the U.S., with recent reports suggesting a significant rise in such cases over the coming years. Studies reveal that divorce rates between couples aged 50 and older have doubled since...
If you find yourself arrested for DUI in Nebraska, your life can be shattered. You can face a slew of penalties if convicted and additional consequences even if you’re acquitted. Drunk driving also has numerous impacts, including the following statistics. How drinking...
Witness testimony is one of the most important aspects of any criminal case. The credibility of witnesses can make or break a case, and their testimony can be used to support or refute evidence presented by the defense and prosecution. How are witnesses selected?...
If you and your spouse are divorcing in Lincoln, Nebraska, there are many things you can do to help your children adjust. Talking with your children and respecting the relationship they have with the other parent can go a long way toward making divorce easier for...
Many couples file for divorce in Georgia every year. Equitably dividing property is one of the challenges of this process. Discussions around a family home can be a point of contention due to emotional ties and the property's financial value. Staying in the home...
The process of going through family court for child custody disputes often creates severe distress for both the parents and the children. The option to resolve their disputes through mediation may work better for some families. Mediation definition Mediation refers to...
