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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: In the state of NE is it illegal for a police officer to question a minor about a crime….->

They are a suspect for without parent consent or having a lawyer present?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 17, 2022

Generally a child doesn't have a right to have a parent present before law enforcement can speak with them.

Hire a criminal defense attorney that regularly handles criminal case for minor children to assist you. Sometimes a motion to suppress or another option may be available.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: got hired to repair deck, now he doesn't want to pay me. he keeps changing and hurrying me to finish. what are my rights
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 19, 2021

One option may be a construction lien. See the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, starting at Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 52-125.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Have my privacy rights been violated when my personal contact info has been disclosed to an individual?

Is it legal for a private business (hair salon) to disclose my (a customer) contact information (that they have on file) to another customer so that they could contact me involving a "fender bender" in the business parking lot? Is it also legal for that business to have that other... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 16, 2021

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, as privacy and confidentiality issues could be governed by state laws. But your post remains open for five weeks. In terms of parking lot footage, it is generally not afforded privacy protection in most any jurisdiction. The means for obtaining such video... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Do i have rights to leave a treatment program and choose one that is best for me if i was not court orders

Im on probation and my out patient counsoler recommended me for intensive Outpatient Treatment because I missed a few classes I also missed one of those so she then in turn contacted my probate probation officer and told her that I need intensive outpatient treatment she's and made me go to a... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 27, 2020

If there is another treatment program that is a better fit and the person has been accepted into that program, then it is possible to transition a person from one program to the other. The person would want to coordinate with the probation officer to make sure they are also aware of the transfer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: wife cheated in Nebraska can I sue under religious reason since the bond of matrimony is a religious one

I feel my religious freedom was taken away by this guy that I feel marriage is a promise made to each other as God being a witness and blessing the marriage

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Apr 16, 2020

Nebraska is a no fault divorce state. You would have to speak with your religious leaders to see if there is a religious sanction within your religion for breaking the vows. This would not be something enforced through the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Can a law enforcement officer call and question a 12 year old on her phone without permission for an adult
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Apr 7, 2020

It is common, especially in child abuse or neglect allegations, for a child to be questioned without permission from the parent. Whether it was appropriate in a specific case depends on the overall facts of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Social Security and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: In a applicaton to proceed in forma pauperis is funds received from social security exempt from used in reaching the dec

from reaching the decision in the Motion

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 24, 2020

No. Some people receive significant Social Security retirement or disability benefits that may be enough alone to not qualify as indigent depending on the overall facts of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: What state has Jurisdiction under UCCJEA?

4 Children born NE

Parents divorced

Mother and 2 children move to IL

Father and 2 children remain in NE

2 children travel to NE for summer vacation.

Father files Emer. custody and doesn't return children to IL

Mother was never served and... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 21, 2020

For an initial custody determination, the state where the children have been residing the last 6 months is generally the court/state that gets to decide the custody issues. For a modification action, jurisdiction generally remains with the original jurisdiction as long as at least one of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: I am a white man from Omaha, who was recently threatened to be killed with a machete or corn knife by a black man.

He lunged at me and started to swing the machete in a menacing manner while saying “I’m going to kill you.” If I understand the NEBRASKA laws correctly this is the crime of a terroristic threat and additionally, very likely a hate crime. What procedure should I follow in regards to this incident?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 6, 2020

Terrorist threats is a crime. You can call the non-emergency law enforcement phone number and request to make a report. It would then be up to the county attorney whether to file criminal charges based on that report or not.

If you are in fear that this person may come after you, can may...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: I filed a 180 writ while in Missouri doc for Nebraska it took them 18 months to get me. Shouldn't they have dismissed it

I pled guilty prior to being incarserated in Missouri and I filed the writ hoping to get sentence they said the writ didn't apply to me because I already pled guilty is this right I don't understand I thought the writ was to help u resolve ur cases

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 15, 2019

Since it sounds like your case is pending in Missouri, you may want to post your question under Missouri to get an answer to your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Nebraska on
Q: How can I get the property the police listed as in "safekeeping" while I am still going to court on the charges.

The warrant was for drugs. The place of the search was a house, all outbuildings at the address, and vehicles under the control of my co-defendant. My name was not listed on the warrant and I was staying in a camper behind the house. When the police came I exited the camper and said they could not... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 21, 2019

Evidence can generally be kept by law enforcement until the time of sentencing even if the property belongs to other than the defendant.

If a motion to suppress has already been heard and denied, then a subsequent motion to suppress regarding the same issue/evidence is more often a motion...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Eligible for reinstatement i was pulled for driving while revocated

An officeer told me i was to recieve a citation upon the conclusion of inventory search. I joined another officer uncuffed while search being conducted where supposedly something was found. Officer told me i was then under arrest for possible possession yet to be tested. Is that a lawful search to... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 24, 2019

There isn't enough facts here to give you an answer. Did you consent to search? If so, then it is likely lawful.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Nebraska on
Q: Should I request criminal prosecution be transferred to Federal from State District Court. A s1983 civil rights remedy?

I believe the Arrest was unlawful. I am 25% Eskimo. Not a NE citizenship. I was traveling to Indiana.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 15, 2019

You need to retain an attorney before doing anything. A criminal defendant does not have the right to demand a change from state to federal court.

Civil suit under 1983 is a different legal action

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Must I always be required by law to show plates on my car that has no commercial use?

I am going to school until March 2020. Then I will move back home in Arizona.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 11, 2019

Nebraska law requires a person to register their vehicle, have plates on their vehicle, and pay certain taxes and fees. A party must also carry insurance on their vehicle. For a complete list of requirements, you can find the information on the Nebraska DMV's website. There is no grace... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Is Wal-mart's "Policy" of demanding receipts before exiting(without suspension) a violation of the 4th amendment?

I believe a similar case went before the Nebraska supreme court and Wal-mart lost.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Feb 28, 2019

4 Fla. A & M U. L. Rev. 1 (2009)

Big-Box Bullies bust Benign Buyer Behavior: Wal-Mart, Get Your Hands Off My Receipt

This article should answer a lot of your questions although it is 10 years old.

you can find cases and articles at

scholar.google.com

I...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Can my fiance move out of her parents house at 17 and live with me if we move out of state?

Without parental consent?

Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Nov 5, 2018

No. She is considered a child until age 19 or her marriage.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Nebraska on
Q: How do i file grievance on police officers? And doctors causing more pain and mental anguish& financial crisis.

Drug induced psychosis diagnosis polysubstance overdose

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Unlikely to succeed as there was an OD, mental anguish is not favored by the courts in any state and is viewed hypertechnically, and "financial crisis" generally means they rocked your house of cards, it fell, but courts say unless they caused an injury that of itself took you out the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
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.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Nebraska on
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Civil Rights and Social Security for Nebraska on
Q: I can't prove that I was born in the U.S... Help.

How can I prove my U.S citizenship when I have no birth certificate, SSN, school records, And even medical and dental records?

Because I am 17 years old. And I plan on going to job corps for awhile... I need a birth certificate and a SSN... (Kinda rushed on time... SOOO I kinda wrote this... View More

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Jul 14, 2016

Hello,

This matter is better handled privately, there is a possibility for a FOIA in your situation. Consult with an immigration attorney in private to handle this problem. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).

All the best....
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