As you drink more alcohol, your blood alcohol content (BAC) increases. Your BAC is the amount of alcohol that is in your body. People can experience impaired judgment, reflexes and senses as they consume more alcohol, which can affect how people drive. The police use...
Year: 2024
Tips for traveling with your kids after a divorce
Once your divorce is over you may well need a break. Getting away for a few days can be a welcome change for you and your kids; a chance to reset after the traumatic events of the past few months. You will need to bear some things in mind for this and any future trips...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test?
After a long day at work, we sometimes enjoy stopping by our favorite watering hole to relax and unwind before heading home. It’s a time to trade jokes and have a few laughs with some friends while enjoying a couple of beers. You head home only to look in your...
Is marijuana legal in Nebraska?
It can be easy to get confused about the legislation regarding marijuana use in the country. While some lawmakers in certain states have already passed more lenient laws involving cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabis derivatives, some state government officials are...
Co-parents, it’s time to start planning for the school year
As summer is now underway in earnest, many families are relishing the break from a rigorous academic school year schedule. However, it’s important for some families to keep the realities of the academic year in mind until they’ve properly prepared for the upcoming...
When your spouse admits to false domestic violence allegations
Few situations can be more devastating than facing false domestic violence accusations initiated by your spouse. In a marital relationship, trust is the bedrock of union. What happens when false allegations shatter that trust? Imagine the turmoil when your spouse...
Is retail theft really on the rise?
It seems like every retail chain is suddenly crying foul about all the retail thefts that are on the rise – and they’re constantly adding new anti-theft measures, raising prices and closing shops in “problem” areas in response. How much of the retail theft problem is...
5 myths about alcohol and drunk driving
When it comes to alcohol, there are many misunderstandings about the substance. Some of these misunderstandings can cause drunk driving charges. To help protect against drunk driving charges, it can help to learn about a few common myths about alcohol and drunk...
Tips for communication with your ex about your children
Divorce is the end of a romantic relationship, but it doesn’t end the need for parents to continue communicating with each other about the children. With the change in relationship dynamics comes a need to set the standard for communication. Communicating with your...
Can Nebraska police departments conduct DUI checkpoints?
Some types of law enforcement activity violate the law or the civil rights of individuals. For example, mass enforcement efforts might violate someone's right to be free from unreasonable searches. Particularly when police officers indiscriminately detain people or...