Omaha Legal Issues Blog
How common are teen drunk driving crashes?
When a teenager begins to drive, it signifies a new era of independence in their life. They no longer need someone to drive them around -- they can get themselves to school, to work and to hang out with their friends. During the summer months especially, more teens in...
read moreHow millennials are changing marriage and divorce
More and more "millennials" are cohabiting before getting married to one another. In fact, cohabitation among millennials has gone up six-fold from the previous generation, contributing to a decline marriage and divorce rates. Living together has become the path to...
read moreWhat are the penalties for refusing a breath test in Nebraska?
It's a common sight for Omaha residents as they drive down highways and local streets -- a driver pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. When police officers approach a detained vehicle, they typically check for signs of impairment and in doing so, may...
read moreAgreeing on parenting plan for the child’s benefit in a divorce
Even when a Nebraska couple's marriage comes to an end, their relationship with one another does not if they have children together. As potential co-parents, they must come up with a child custody and visitation plan that is in their child's best interests during the...
read moreWas I searched illegally?
Even if you’re not doing anything illegal, dealing with the police can be intimidating. There is an inherent power imbalance, and you may not know all your rights. During these encounters, we hope that police are honest and follow the rules, but that’s not...
read moreTheft encompasses several crimes
While many Omaha residents may think the unauthorized taking of another person's property is theft, the truth is that methods used and amounts taken change the nature of the crime to larceny or grand theft. The term theft is often used to describe a myriad of crimes...
read moreCommon custody mistakes parents should avoid
Sharing custody of your child can be a very difficult transition. As such, parents can make mistakes regarding custody orders and parenting agreements. Whether these mistakes are intentional or accidental, they can create serious problems. Below, we discuss a few of...
read moreThe police have plenty of reasons to pull you over
You tell yourself that you will not get a DUI because you are a safe, careful driver. Even if you have had a few drinks, you trust yourself to obey the traffic laws. After all, the police usually discover that you are drunk when they talk to you during a traffic stop....
read moreWoman charged with drunk driving in accident causing 3 fatalities
Before and while operating a motorized vehicle, most Nebraska drivers follow safe practices. Among others, these practices include ensuring proper maintenance of the vehicle, checking that all occupants are wearing seat belts, and avoiding alcohol and drugs that may...
read moreTalking to your children about an upcoming divorce
Your children need to know that you and your spouse decided to get divorced. Since you started considering it, it's the conversation you have worried about the most. How do you break something like this to them? What do they want and need you to say? No two families...
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