The term "pass" implies a clear-cut victory, but field sobriety tests (FSTs) are not administered in a school exam-like manner. They are a set of standardized exercises used to gather clues of impairment. This critical distinction is why you can demonstrate perfect...
Many wonder how credible eyewitnesses are in Nebraska courts? You might think eyewitness testimony is the best testimony against a suspect. However, the California Innocence Project found that eyewitness misidentification is the number one cause of convictions of...
If you study the trends with criminal activity and arrests in the United States, you quickly find something very interesting: There is a clear link between this activity and age.Generally speaking, preadolescence and early adolescence tend to coincide with rising...
Do you assume that you'll never face criminal charges because you never break any "serious" laws? You don't sell drugs or rob banks or steal cars. You consider yourself an upstanding and law-abiding citizen.This may be true, but the reality is that people often break...
Over the years, we have learned that many defendants in Lincoln, Nebraska, expect their criminal defense lawyer to make all of the important decisions on their behalf. While there is no underestimating the importance of hiring the right attorney, defendants charged...
If you are innocent of the charges filed against you, why would you need to create a criminal defense strategy? Unfortunately, far too many wrongful convictions have left innocent people imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit. If you need proof of this, we invite...
Whether you're convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony, there are things that are going to change in your life. You may have a harder time getting a job, have to pay fines and deal with other penalties that are a result of societal expectations.For instance, did you...
When it comes to defending against criminal charges, it can make a considerable difference in your case to actually understand the allegations brought against you. Certainly, any legal professional you bring in to assist you in your case will know the exact...
Involuntary manslaughter is a term that refers to unintentional killing that is a result of criminal negligence or recklessness. It may also be the charge placed if a person is killed as a result of a low-level felony or misdemeanor crime. Also known as criminally...
If you're involved in a car crash and decide to leave the scene, you could be putting your future at risk. Even if you're not to blame, leaving the scene of an accident can lead to hit-and-run charges. Hit-and-run charges could impact you with large fines and possible...
