Law enforcement, non-profit organizations and even schools are diligent in informing individuals about the harmful effects of drunk driving. But what about drugged driving? Many people are not aware of the rules of driving with drugs in one's system. In fact, in...
Year: 2019
What to know about Nebraska’s drug tax
Many people know Nebraska has some strict penalties for controlled substances. This includes lengthy jail sentences and high fines. However, what many don’t know is there is another punishment on top of these high penalties: the drug tax. What is a drug tax? The...
Divorce rates soar in January
Law offices have historically reported a sharp increase in divorce filings on the first Monday after the holiday season. The phenomenon, sometimes referred to as Divorce Day, might be due to a new sense of urgency among dissatisfied partners. The trend seems to exist...
Nebraska struggles with heroin epidemic
Like the rest of the country, Nebraska is struggling with the opioid epidemic. Arrests continue to mount, undeterred by some of the most severe penalties in the country. In Nebraska, possession of even a small amount of heroin is a Class IV felony, subject to as many...
Joint custody is often in the child’s best interests
Divorce is tough on everyone involved. However, a separation can be especially difficult for the children. If the two parents can agree on a custody arrangement that is fair, the court will in most cases approve it. But if the couple walks into a Nebraska family law...