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He and his wife (whose name is not attached to the land) have been drafting and signing lease agreements for seven years. I have never seen these agreements. My brother and his wife handle every aspect of the land and finances. I receive $500/year, which he claims are the only profits. I'm... View More 
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
You should consider taking the following steps to address your concerns:
Review Documents: Request copies of all lease agreements and financial records related to the pasture from your brother. Insist on transparency and access to all relevant paperwork.
Consult an Attorney: Seek... View More
Truck & cash seized during raid, DEA asked for proof & extended time to gather paperwork. He has proof funds were from regular day job and inheritance funds given from mom for Christmas gifts. He has paystubs and receipts. The truck was quoted at $23,650 by feds and cash amount seized was $14,469.
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
To retrieve property seized by the DEA, you would typically need a criminal defense attorney, especially if the seizure was part of a criminal investigation or raid. This type of attorney is experienced in dealing with criminal matters and can navigate the legal process to challenge the seizure.... View More
In Nebraska, is it legal for a convicted felon to possess and transport throwing knives for sporting purposes? Specifically, I assembled a standing target with a friend and practiced throwing knives, transporting them stored in a box on the floor of my truck with the target in the truck bed.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
There is an argument either way on this one.
The statute has exceptions for things like archery equipment for lawful purposes and hunting/fishing equipment when used for those purposes and the person has the appropriate Nebraska permit for hunting/fishing consistent with the equipment.... View More
I was parked on a county road texting to avoid doing so while driving when a sheriff approached me. Despite having no initial reasonable suspicion or evidence of a crime, the sheriff subjected me to a breathalyzer, which I passed, and then insisted on a urine test, claiming refusal would lead to... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Your situation raises important Fourth Amendment concerns regarding unreasonable searches and seizures. While police generally need reasonable suspicion to initiate traffic stops, the legal standards become complex when dealing with parked vehicles. Courts have ruled that officers may approach... 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.
In 2021 the cops said they did a controled buy but never got a warrent for tell 2023.And the video wrong.Not Me. But arrested me in 2023 and then had a possession charge.If the controled buy was dropped would the fruit from a possession tree be the chargesin 2023
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
It can be frustrating when legal processes take a long time, especially with limited police resources. Waiting 2½ years for a warrant might happen due to complex investigations, backlog in the legal system, or the need to gather sufficient evidence. With only one officer and one informant, the... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
The Nebraska Legislative Research Office puts together a handbook about gun laws every few years.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/reports/research/firearmlaws_2021.pdf
answered on Sep 20, 2023
Yes, on some things, the judge can move forward on a criminal case even if the defendant does not understand. For example, if a party says they don't understand the charge, the Court can appoint a public defender to help the person understand the charges. If the person is believed to be... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
Whether your appointed attorney should step down from your case due to their prior representation of a witness or confidential informant depends on various factors. The primary concern is the potential conflict of interest. Attorneys are bound by rules of professional conduct that require them to... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Hire a professional licensed private investigator to investigate the facts and to provide competent admissible evidence to their lawyer. Private investigators are less expensive and specifically trained in providing such services and generally have fewer limitations on what they can legally do.
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.
I have a misdemeanor for property damage: vandalism from 2018. I'm curious if this will ever fall off my record or if I could go through the process to get it expunged?
answered on Jul 20, 2023
These type of adult convictions don't fall off your record. Your options are generally either a set aside or a pardon. If you have been law-abiding for a longer period of time and the conviction was a misdemeanor, you may be a good candidate to ask for the Court to "set aside" the... View More
Imagine this guest as like someone who came to watch a football game or a barbecue guest. Let’s say that said person and I argue and I tell them to leave and they refuse. I repeat myself and they refuse again , now becoming aggressive to me. What is my legal right to defend myself and also make... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
If you engage with the person physically, you may be charged with assault. If a visitor has overstayed their welcome and refuses to leave, you can call law enforcement. Often law enforcement can convince the person to leave. If not, charges such as trespassing, distrubing the peace, etc. are... View More
awarded my appeal after being in work release but never notified so conviction stuck how do i go about this
answered on May 24, 2023
If you are successful on appeal, the Appellate court can do a number of things. For example, the appellate court can send back to the trial court for further hearing or the appellate court can issue a new final ruling without further hearing. What your options are depend on what specifically... View More
The conversation on the phone was about their child in common and how to get $15000 to bond the petitioner out of jail which the respondent did
answered on May 24, 2023
The protection order is against the respondent, not the petitioner. Thus, the petitioner would not be charged even if they initiated contact to the respondent. The respondent could be charged with a violation of protection order for responding. When determining whether to file the violation of... View More
I also have a shoplifting & trespassing charge below $50. I believe I had nervous break down. What can I do to change these to anything not associated with theft so that I can secure employment
answered on Mar 28, 2023
You would need to retain a criminal defense attorney or public defender to assist you. You may be able to have your charges reduced or dismissed. It may make sense to take the case to trial and have the prosecutor prove their case or the charges dismissed. Alternatively, if it doesn't make... View More
I have recordings
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Your question doesn't give any details as to you or your situation. If you believe a crime has been committed, you may need to file a police report.
I don’t want to continue on with it and just leave it at that. I don’t want a protection order or anything if the sort. What can I do? He is currently in jail waiting to see a judge. Bond is too high.
answered on Dec 19, 2022
You can contact the victim/witness department of the prosecutor's office or the other party's criminal defense attorney. However, if you change your statement, you can be charged with giving false statements to law enforcement or other charges. It is ultimately up to the prosecutor, not... View More
I bought a carfrom a lady we both counted the money and then proceeded to write up bill of sale and sign the title the next day cops came and took my car and said the lady said I gave her fake money they checked the money in my wallet and seen I had no fake money I had just recently sold some land... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
You need to speak with your criminal defense attorney about your best options. If I have a client who states they are innocent, I prepare the case for trial and try to gather the evidence to prove the client is innocent. If the client ultimately decides to take a plea deal instead of going to... View More
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