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It’s no secret that the U.S. has a hardline stance against controlled substances. While illegal drugs such as heroin, peyote and Ecstasy are considered controlled substances, even certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs such as Ativan, Adderall,...
Geofence warrants are commonly used when the police want to know who was in a given location when a crime was committed. Nebraska law enforcement authorities obtain this information by issuing a geofence warrant to a company such as Google to find out who used devices...
A police officer can stop you while you are walking or jogging on the street, but to frisk you is another question. They may ask you questions when they stop you. You should know that you can remain silent and politely refuse to respond because they can be trying to...
You've likely seen television shows and movies portraying forensics as air-tight ways to uncover who committed a crime. In reality, many types of forensic science aren't as reliable as you might think. If you're facing criminal charges in Nebraska, it's important to...
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...
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...
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?...
The prosecution for unlawful possession of marijuana has several defenses and restrictions on certain actions in Nebraska. Under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, a defendant who suffers from intractable seizures may have a doctor's order for cannabidiol...
Being arrested for a suspected DUI in Nebraska is a serious matter. However, this doesn't always mean that you will be convicted. There is plenty of margin for error on the part of the officer who gives you the test. If you believe that an error was made, you can make...
Crimes that involve varying degrees of deception in order to receive a benefit are fraudulent crimes by classification. Crimes of fraud can range from simple to complex scams, with varying degrees of legal consequences depending on the severity and impact of the...
