Omaha Legal Issues Blog

Deciding to an end a marriage may not be an easy decision, but it is usually the right move for unhappy couples to make. Reaching a settlement at the end of the divorce can feel like closing the door on a less-than-ideal period of life, but for some in Nebraska, it is not necessarily the end. For those who fail to account for the future, modifications to their settlements are often necessary.

For most people, divorce settlements tend to focus solely on the status quo. By assuming that each person's current income level, expenses and other financial matters are immutable, divorcing couples create rigid agreements that cannot bend with the future. For instance, what happens if one person suddenly loses a job? Or if someone's housing situation changes?

When confronted with figures of authority, some people in Nebraska have been known to panic. While the rational thing may seem to be to answer any questions police officers may ask, for example, others may react differently. Unfortunately, police may interpret an alternative response negatively, leaving the person facing several criminal charges. In fact, a man was recently arrested and now faces multiple charges, including drunk driving, following an interaction with police officers.

Police claim that they were contacted about a driver who some described as reckless at approximately 7:30 p.m. on a day in May. Those contacting police say that he failed to stop at red lights, nearly causing an accident. Police say that, when they were able to speak with the driver of the alleged vehicle, a 29-year-old man, they noticed that he had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.

College is often an adventurous time for many people in Nebraska and across the country. Often, young students are allowed independence while they meet new people with diverse backgrounds and learn about new subjects. Unfortunately, one college student is now likely considering his options now that he faces drug charges.

The 19-year-old male is a college student at a Nebraska community college. According to reports, Nebraska State Police conducted a "K-9 sniff" at a campus parking lot, reportedly after receiving a request from the community college. Police claim that the dog detected a controlled substance from a vehicle. A search of the vehicle reportedly resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia and two grams of marijuana.

Those facing criminal charges are often unsure of where to turn. In some cases, they may believe that the charges against them are inaccurate. A recent discovery in Nebraska may lend some credence to this belief for certain people accused of drunk driving.

A report recently revealed a certification issue with certain breath tests that were conducted by law enforcement officials in Nebraska. According to reports, an attorney discovered that the tests that are required to determine the accuracy of the readings given by breath test machines were not completed. This discovery puts approximately 200 cases involving drunk driving allegations into question.