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My brother, Darrin Healey, who suffers from congestive heart failure and stage 2 kidney disease, is struggling to get Medicaid, food stamps, or any assistance from the state due to his criminal record. He had high blood pressure and couldn't afford the medication, and we received no help from... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Unlike many western nations, there is no right to universal health care in the United States. You don't have a right to basic health care in the US. Besides emergency life-saving services, if you can't afford health care or necessary medications, you don't have right to those... View More
I recently had someone kick in my door. I later received a text message from a girl saying, 'How's your screen door?' This person has previously egged my car, and I have video evidence of that incident. I've reported the door-kicking incident to the police but only recently... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
The answer to your question depends upon whether the text message from the purported vandal constitutes "probable cause" to believe the person committed a crime. The Fourth Amendment mandates that an arrest be justified by probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is... View More
I have a query about a situation where a person with a traumatic brain injury, diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), left a recorded voice message that was interpreted as a threat. They went to bed afterward and were arrested the next day. This person has had previous interactions... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
It is unfortunate that person was arrested, but the standard for arrest is simply probable cause that a crime occurred. The Fourth Amendment mandates that an arrest be justified by probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is committing a crime. A person commits the crime of... View More
I've been involved in an accident where my vehicle was towed to a nearby towing company's yard, and it's been there for nearly a week. The other driver was at fault but is uninsured. My vehicle has comprehensive coverage, and I've contacted my insurance, but I haven't... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. More information is needed about your coverage and the position of your insurance carrier. If the policy covers collision, it is likely that costs associated with repairs are also... View More
I own a rental property and I'm considering transferring it under my newly formed LLC. I haven't consulted anyone about this yet. My main concerns are tax benefits and business advantages. Specifically, I want to know if there would be more tax advantages or potential expense write-offs... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
Have you tried reaching out to the Nebraska Business Development Center through the University of Nebraska? You can request a free consultation to learn more about business planning and development:... View More
I owned a home in Nebraska before marriage, where we lived after getting married. We later moved to another home. I purchased the initial home for $200,000, and at the time of marriage, its assessed value was $250,000, with a remaining mortgage of $150,000. There was no prenuptial agreement, and... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
Well, it depends. Did your spouse contribute to increasing the home value? Pay for renovations? Did marital money (any income earned by either spouse in marriage) get spent to increase value or pay on mortgage? What is the total monies in marital estate and money available to both sides? Are there... View More
Possession and paraphernalia of thc. In Nebraska, I live in Missouri.
Since it’s only a final offense for the first charge, they do not run a diversion program in the county it was Charged It subsequences can result in jail time. Am I eligible for a Court appointed attorney? And if so,... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
I'm not sure I completely understand your question. I think you are charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. It also appears that this is your first offense in Nebraska.
Under Nebraska Revised Statute 28-416(13), possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is an... View More
Records of 911 calls in Furnas County, Nebraska
answered on Feb 17, 2025
If you have a court case pending where the records are relevant, you can subpoena the records as part of the case.
PERSON HAS A CLAIM FILED AGAIST BARD HERNIA MESH LAWSUIT, IF THE PLANTIFF DIES BEFORE SETTLEMENT CAN PERSONAL RESPRESENTATIVE FROM LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT CONTINUE WITH CASE
answered on Feb 17, 2025
I'm not sure about your specific case, but generally, yes, an action can continue with the personal representative of the estate moving forward with the action if the type of action survives the party's death.
Filed an motion reopen and reconsider was told final order for deporting has been submitted and listed for the next flight what are my options I need help finding a pro bono attorney to review the case I really really desperately need help
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
Filing a motion to reopen and reconsider with the BIA is a crucial step, but it does not automatically stop deportation. If your final removal order has been submitted and you're scheduled for the next flight, you need to act fast. You may request an emergency stay of removal with the BIA or... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2025
Child support generally terminates when a child reaches the age of majority. In Nebraska, the child support ends when a child turns 19 years old. If you did not make the child support payments timely when the children were minors, you will still owe the back child support, including the... View More
If someone is arrested on a warrant for auto theft and drugs are found on them, but the auto theft charge is dismissed because he didn't commit the crime, did the police have probable cause to search him?
answered on Jan 22, 2025
It would still be possible to have probable cause even if the related charge was ultimately dismissed. You would have to look at the overall factors. Potentially probable cause could still exist. The defendant would want to review and discuss with the criminal defense attorney a possible motion... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
Your best bet to get this question answered would be to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney who regularly handles guardianship in the location in question. How much a court case costs depends on a number of factors, including whether anyone is likely to contest the matter;... View More
I overdosed on pills and my roommate found me and called 911. When the police arrived, my roommate told them I acquired the pills online. They searched my room and seized my computer, all my accessories, and my phone. The sheriff called me asking for the passwords to the devices but I declined to... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Potentially yes. There may likely be a few options depending on your situation. You need to speak with a criminal defense attorney about your best options.
answered on Jan 20, 2025
No, so long as you otherwise follow the rules and regulations for buyers and purchasers of firearms.
answered on Jan 20, 2025
You should contact a criminal defense attorney. They can review the allegations with you and help you best build your case to defend against the allegations.
If you also now facing a divorce case with your wife, you should also contact a divorce attorney. Allegations of abuse can affect... View More
I was initially doordashing my app glitched I had to uninstall and reinstall during that time a store employee accused me of shoplifting. I gave them the door dash bag. They asked for my id I had to go to my car to get it. Came back in the took me to a security office and said they were waiting for... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2025
If your defense against the shoplifting charge is that you were picking up the items due to being assigned to do so for someone via an app, such as Door Dash, then you need to get the records from Door Dash to show that there was an order for the items assigned to you. Even if you no longer have... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2025
Legal Aid put together a Handbook a few years ago to help out landlords and tenants that are representing themselves or looking for more information and resources. Some of the information is now a little dated but it is still a good place to start for information or contacts for help.... View More
Also they aloud a other tenat to jump me cuss me for hate on me for over a year *. I have so many notes- times- texts dates that I don't even say a word cause I realize they want me gone? Do I need a lawyer?
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
It sounds like you’re going through a very difficult and frustrating situation, and it’s understandable that you’re feeling overwhelmed. Harassment from a landlord and ongoing issues with another tenant can make your living environment feel hostile and unsafe. Keeping detailed records of... View More
What form(s) to file
answered on Jan 20, 2025
In Nebraska, the protection order can include a pet. Once you are served with the protection order, you need to promptly file a request for hearing. At the hearing, you can present your evidence regarding your ownership of the pet and ask for the pet to be returned, along with otherwise refuting... View More
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