Criminal Defense

There’s been a lot of controversy around traffic stops by law enforcement for a number of reasons. In some cases, the reasons for the stops are murky, at best. In some cities across the country, law enforcement agencies have even prohibited stops for things like...

Thousands of Americans find themselves on the wrong side of the law each year. While some cases are dropped by either the police or the courts, others end up in a trial. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may be released on bail while awaiting the determination...

Embezzlement is one of the lesser-known theft offenses and it can be difficult to know exactly what it entails. If you’ve been charged with the offense, you may not be completely clear about what exactly the prosecutor needs to do to find you guilty if you are...

When a single incident that leads to someone’s arrest turns into a whole pile of related criminal charges, that’s called charge stacking. Officially, you’re just being given the charges the prosecution sees as applicable to your situation. In reality, however, the...

You have the right to privacy and enjoyment of your property. As such, having a stranger enter your home or car and conduct a search can be unsettling and even embarrassing. Even if the stranger in question is a police officer, the idea of them going through your...

Typically, the stakes in criminal cases are higher than in civil matters. For serious criminal charges, the end result can be decades in prison if the accused is convicted.  For this reason, it is vital that the jury are sure that the produced against the accused is...

Nebraska has detailed statutes relating to the crime of theft. A person can be accused of theft by deception, theft by extortion, theft by receiving stolen goods and theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting.  The majority of us have been in the store, piling items into...

Burglary is a somewhat common form of theft or property crime, but it is largely misunderstood by the public. Writers and movie directors love to depict dramatic thefts that involve specialized equipment. In the real world, theft usually involves broken windows and a...

If you have been indicted and charged with a crime, you will be informed of the charges against you. From here, you will be arraigned and requested to enter a plea. Depending on the nature of your case, the prosecution may offer a plea deal at any stage of your trial....