Police pulling you over gives them the right to check your license and run your plates - it does not automatically give them the right to search your vehicle. Whether a warrantless car search is legal depends on specific constitutional exceptions, including probable cause, search incident to arrest, inventory searches, and exigent circumstances. Drivers in...Read More

A serious car accident in Nebraska sets a legal clock in motion that most people don't realize is ticking. The choices made in the first 72 hours - who you speak to, what you document, and what you sign - shape the entire outcome of an injury claim. Nebraska's modified comparative fault rule means any...Read More

Nebraska courts use the "objective reasonableness" standard from Graham v. Connor to evaluate excessive force and police misconduct claims. This means judges and juries assess whether a reasonable officer in the same situation would have acted the same way - not whether the officer made the ideal decision. Qualified immunity adds another layer of complexity,...Read More

Being falsely accused of a crime in Nebraska sets a legal process in motion that does not pause while the truth sorts itself out. From arrest and booking through arraignment and pre-trial hearings, the first few weeks move fast and carry serious consequences. Staying silent, preserving evidence, and getting legal help immediately are the most...Read More