If officers suspect you may have committed a crime, they are likely to interview you. Before doing so, however, they typically must advise you of your Miranda rights. These include both your right to remain silent and your right to legal counsel during material parts...
Year: 2021
Theft by deception charges in Nebraska
Nebraska officials may file theft by deception charges if evidence shows false words or actions helped an individual take property from another. The statute of limitations, however, generally requires a prosecutor to charge a defendant within three years of an alleged...
Do you know the risks of grey divorce?
As a couple over 50 considering divorce, you must also consider the unique risks posed to grey divorcees. After all, your life is likely in a much different place compared to a younger couple. This can result in an entirely separate set of expectations, possibilities...
What should I know about paying somebody’s bail?
If your loved one is in jail, it is natural to want to get him or her out. Most commonly, you will be able to do this for your loved one if you post bail for him or her. However, there are some things you should be aware of before you post bond for somebody else. You...
How can the stress of a divorce impact teens?
While you and your ex-spouse deal with a divorce, your children may be dealing with a struggle of his or her own. A child's emotions during this time of change can feel overwhelming, so knowing what some common signs of stress in teens and children are can help you...
Child custody and the Nebraska parenting plan requirement
When your marriage is ending and the family unit is breaking up, child custody issues will no doubt occupy your thoughts. To ensure the protection of a child’s best interests, divorcing couples must create a parenting plan in accordance with the Nebraska Parenting...
What is ‘nesting’ and how can it help my children?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, your personal interactions with him or her will not end with signing the divorce paperwork. It is likely that you will have joint custody with your ex spouse, and thus will need to produce a comprehensive joint parenting plan....
Moving your child out of Nebraska after a divorce
There are many reasons why a move out of your home state may make sense. When you are the custodial parent of your child, however, it may not be as simple as you would like it to be. Your child is less likely to have a close relationship with the other parent if he or...
What are the different types of theft?
The legal definition of theft generally includes two elements: 1) taking someone else's property, 2) with the intent of not returning it. While this may seem straightforward, charges for theft vary depending on what type of property is in question and how much the...
What should you know about plea bargains?
Should you find yourself facing criminal charges, you can likely expect that the prosecutor will offer your attorney a plea bargain to relay to and discuss with you. But should you accept it? The answer to that all-important question depends on what kind of plea...