Criminal drug offenses can lead to severe penalties on conviction, such as significant fines and prison time. But a conviction can also lead to long-term effects that can impact a person long after their sentence. One area where a person convicted of a drug crime may...
Drug Charges
False drugs, real crime: Possession and sale of fake controlled substances
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,...
Can a police officer stop you and frisk you for drugs?
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...
Can you use these tactics to suppress evidence in your drug case?
Drug charges can quickly upend your life. And if the evidence against you is significant, then you might be tempted to try to mitigate the damage as much as possible by quickly agreeing to a plea deal. But this might not be in your best interests. Therefore, you...
Drug abuse in teens and adolescents
Safety experts in Nebraska are concerned about the rise of drug abuse among young people. The ease of drug access is an aggravating factor. This increased drug use can lead to various unfortunate outcomes if not checked in time. Chief among them include a rise in...
Stemming the tide of drug trafficking
Like every other state in the country, Nebraska is battling drug abuse problems among its population. Regardless of where a person lives, it is relatively easy to get access to prescription and nonprescription opioids. Easy opioid access is making drug abuse one of...
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....
Why “Just Say No” is ineffective
There's a high correlation between alcohol and substance abuse and criminal justice interventions for drug abusers. In fact, about 80% of people incarcerated have some sort of substance abuse disorder. In response, the U.S. government has spent about a trillion...
Fighting drug possession charges
Anyone stopped and searched in Nebraska may find the interaction with the police leads to serious charges if the officers discover drugs. Possession of illegal drugs may result in felony charges, and those already on parole or probation may find their difficult...
How to defend marijuana possession in Nebraska
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...
