There was a time when a conviction for “petty” theft, shoplifting, or another relatively minor theft crime was not something to be overly concerned about on your record. That is no longer the case in the United States. Today,...
Read MoreThe criminal offense of theft is hardly a new crime. Theft is one of those crimes that is as old as civilization. Advances in civilization, however, have created new types of theft and corresponding penalties. Although any crime can...
Read MoreUntil very recently, it was relatively easy to abandon your true identity and become someone else. Moreover, even “stealing” someone else’s identity rarely resulted in harm to the victim of the theft because nothing was connected. With the advent...
Read MoreA theft by deception charge falls under the broader category of theft crimes in the Nebraska statutes. In short, theft by deception means taking the property of another by using false words or actions. The offense has other aspects...
Read MoreRobbery is among the most serious theft charges in Nebraska. Unlike other states, Nebraska does not provide grades or classes for robbery offenses. Thus, every robbery carries the potential of a lengthy jail sentence if you are convicted. At...
Read MoreNew_Years-1 If the State of Nebraska has charged you with the criminal offense of armed robbery, you likely already realize you are facing serious penalties if convicted of that offense. Anytime a criminal offense is considered a “violent” offense...
Read MorePeople often make the mistake of viewing a shoplifting charge as something that is not a serious criminal offense. While that may have been true once upon a time, it is no longer true today. The days of a...
Read MoreIf you were recently arrested and charged with one of the numerous theft related criminal offenses in the State of Nebraska, you would be wise to be concerned about the outcome of your case for several reasons. That is...
Read Moreyou have been charged with a cyber-crime, either in state or federal court, you should take the matter seriously. Although cyber-crimes are considered “white collar” crimes and are often not viewed as “real” crimes by society, they are most...
Read MoreThe word “conspiracy” is a common enough word in the English language. Books and movies plots often center on complicated conspiracies. We also frequently refer to something as a conspiracy when it seems as though nothing is going as...
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