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Q: Is alcohol considered a controlled substance by Nebraska law?

My probation officer found two bottles of alcohol that I missed when getting all of the alcohol of the property. She said this violated my probation and that she was turning it in to the county attorney. When I received the summons to appear in court for the alleged violation the paper said... View More

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Q: Can I be followed by a cop because he heard me hit the rumble bars?

He was on the side of the road and heard me hit the rumble bars and flipped around to follow me then pulled me over for dui.

Rich Maloumian Jr.
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Rich Maloumian Jr.
answered on Sep 3, 2024

Driving erratically can generally be a legal basis for being pulled over. Specifically driving out of a designated lane onto the shoulder where the road is serrated may give an officer probable cause to follow a vehicle and initiate a stop. The officer’s observations of how the vehicle was... View More

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Q: My son who is 19 was charged with an mip in Nebraska while walking up to a outdoor concert. Blew0.00 and had none on him
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 31, 2023

He should retain a criminal defense attorney. The prosecutor has to meet the burden of the charge or the charge should be dismissed. If the prosecutor believes the prosecution can meet the burden with the evidence they have, then you may need to take the case to trial to let the Court decide.

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Q: I was convicted of 4 dui's back in 2012 and my driver license was revoked for 15years.its been 9yrs and I need interlock

I got my life back on track and I'm a single dad with 2 kids and getting an interlock system will help me get them to school nd get me to work.please help me obtain an interlock system

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 12, 2021

You should retain an attorney if you'd like assistance in filing for a reprieve. If you'd like to first look into this further on your own, there is information and an application available on the DMV's website.

https://dmv.nebraska.gov/legal/reprieve-fifteen-year-license-revocation

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and DUI / DWI for Nebraska on
Q: How strongly will my wife's recent DUI play in a custody dispute?

My wife recently got a DUI. I am wondering if I can obtain a better custody ruling based upon that alone? I have no criminal history, and she has no other criminal history aside from this.

Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden
answered on Jul 23, 2018

It depends. Obviously, the DUI may affect her ability to transport the children to daycare/school/activities, which would be of consideration. If she is a habitual alcohol user and your children are young, the Court may consider it. Certainly, if she had the children with her while driving under... View More

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Q: How many officers can be present in view of genital during dui urine test, can a woman officer be present male suspect
Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Aug 2, 2017

While the regulations don't set a number only one party of the same sex should be present. More may not invalidate the test, but may lead to other litigation.

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Q: I lost my licencen for 15 years i got 4 years to go can i go infront of a judge and ask to get blow thing put in
Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Apr 17, 2017

The DMV will give you an interlock license after 71/2 years. Contact DMV!

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Q: State gets continuance for cop and I was denied for same hearing?

I had suppression hearing and state got continuance 4 days before hearing because one of the witness troopers had vacation? Then blizzard happened day of and before hearing roads were nearly impassable and my witnesses were not able to make hearing and wasn't allowed continuance for them and... View More

Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Apr 17, 2017

You should have had your attorney contact the court and it would have likely be continued.

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Q: In the 12 steps of a dre cop ... the 12th step is done by dre? What if male dre has a female cop give ua to M/suspect?
Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Apr 17, 2017

There are many more steps to a DRE than 12. Not likely to be valid test for a female cop to perform a UA on a male.

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Q: If my first attorney misrepresented me to waive my jury trial and I was found guilty can I get a new jury trial?
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Sep 18, 2016

You may be able to seek post-conviction relief or habeas corpus. Contact an attorney who handles appeals and PCR.

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Q: What is a public parking area? Does this include streets

it is unlawful for any person in the passenger area of a motor vehicle to possess an open alcoholic beverage container while the motor vehicle is located in a public parking area or on any highway in this state.

Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on May 16, 2017

Yes, not illegal to possess alcohol, but it cannot be opened.

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Q: Dui, left the state of nebraska, warrant out for arrest. Had a lawyer from nebraska, What should I do?
Thomas M. Petersen
Thomas M. Petersen
answered on Jan 9, 2014

If you have an active warrant in Nebraska, you will have to return to the State to have the warrant cancelled. Take a look at my website to get more information on DUI defenses and penalties. Omaha DUI Lawyer

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