Marijuana laws have changed to the point where certain drug offences no longer carry the harsh penalties they once used to. This means that instead of being faced with a possible jail term when caught with small quantities of marijuana, the penalties for a person charged with possession generally consist of a small fine. Furthermore, … Continue reading Marijuana Laws They Are a Changin’: Options for Those Convicted Before Decriminalization
As a Nebraska drug attorney, many of my clients ask me about what the state requires to get a drug offense off of their record. Whether simply arrested or actually convicted, a drug offense on your criminal record can create some very difficult consequences for you or your family in the long run. Employers and … Continue reading Mr. Nebraska Drug Attorney, Can You Please Get This Off My Record?
Currently, medical marijuana in Nebraska is not legal because the Food and Drug Administration—who evaluate drug research for safety and effectiveness—has labeled marijuana a schedule one controlled substance. Also included on the list are heroin, LSD, and a multitude of other drugs that most of the general population would agree with the FDA as having … Continue reading Medical Marijuana in Nebraska: Testing the Waters for Legalization
Recently, top Omaha drug attorney Daniel Stockmann weighed in on the controversy surrounding Colorado’s Amendment 64, in an interview broadcast on Marijuana Public Media. The law, passed by voters in 2012, legalized the possession and sale of marijuana, prompted a suit to be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by its neighboring states, Nebraska and … Continue reading Omaha Drug Attorney Reveals Dirty Secrets of Nebraska’s War on Drugs
Since Colorado’s pot stores opened, a huge cloud of smoke appears to have wafted its way into Nebraska, leaving a slew of marijuana possession arrests in its wake. Contact us for a free case evaluation Δ In fact, Nebraska law enforcement wrote a total of 15 percent more weed-related citations than they did last year, … Continue reading Marijuana Possession in Nebraska: Quantity or Quality?
Recently, Nebraska law enforcement and prosecutors had their chance to testify to lawmakers on the influx of Colorado’s marijuana and how the charge of possession of marijuana needs to change. Contact us for a free case evaluation Δ The only common ground they could reach is that the impact was significant and expected to increase. … Continue reading Confusion About Prosecuting Possession Of Marijuana Is Costing People Their Lives
If you’re a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and are involved in a pot bust, what exactly is the arrest process, and over what amount can you go to jail? Well, one thing is for sure, students still clearly favor alcohol over marijuana—but it’s a close second. In fact, University Police Sgt. Dave Dibelka … Continue reading What Happens When The UNLPD Makes A Campus Pot Bust?
