Airline pilots are responsible for the safe operation of commercial aircraft, and as such, society holds them to high standards of conduct both on and off the job. One issue that has received increasing attention in recent years in Nebraska and throughout the country...
Year: 2023
When parental substance use may be child abuse
Nebraska is one of the 33 states in the country with laws that address parents or primary caregivers exposing children to illegal drug activity. It is essential to understand the risks and protect children. Below are some examples of illegal drug activity....
How divorce can affect children psychologically
A divorce is often difficult for everyone in the affected Nebraska family. However, children are often impacted the most. There are certain psychological effects they can experience during and after their parents end their marriage. Behavioral problems Children are...
How to minimize the impact of divorce on your kids
Divorce is never easy, and it’s impossible to completely protect your children from dealing with the ramifications. Adjusting to new weekly routines, new holiday traditions, and meeting potential stepparents are difficult tasks for children. Parents in Nebraska can...
ABA releases scathing plea bargain report
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...
Nebraska DUI booking and bail
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...
What is a nesting custody agreement in Nebraska?
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...
How reliable is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
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...
Financial considerations in gray divorce
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...
What are the significant impacts of drunk driving?
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...
