Nebraska Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
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United States of America v. Lucas Ehly
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Fentanyl Pills
Omaha Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Pills
Lucas Ehly, age 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, was charged with... More...
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(12-20-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Ashtin D. Schutjer
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Device Fraud
Council Bluffs Woman Sentenced to 14 Months & Ordered to Pay Over $150,000 in Restitution to Vulnerable Victim of Access Device Fraud <... More...
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(12-20-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Andrew B.
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Lexington, Nebraska family law lawyer reprsented parents in a parental rights termination action.
Andrew and Desaray S. are the biological parents of Anthony B., who was born in July 2022. Desaray relinquished her parental rights and therefore is only referenced as needed for context.
On August 31, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received a repo... More...
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(12-10-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Dale L. Allen
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Columbus, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking postconviction relief.
On January 8, 2021, Allen's 7-year-old daughter informed her teacher that Allen sexually abused her. In a subsequent forensic interview, she described how Allen vaginally and orally penetrated her on numerous occasions.
On February 24, 2021, Allen was charged with first de... More...
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(12-10-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Amanda R. Ironcloud
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession.
On August 25, 2023, Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force investigators were conducting surveillance when they identified an individual known to be involved in the use and sale of methamphetamines standing outside a gas station in Lincoln, Nebraska. They observed Ironcloud, who was holding... More...
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(12-10-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Izayah I. Mapp
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnapping, robbery, and use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Mapp was charged with kidnapping, a Class II felony; robbery, a Class II felony; and use of a deadly weapon (firearm) to commit a felony, a Class IC felony. These charges arose from an incident where Mapp used a firearm to demand money from Braxton... More...
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(12-10-2024 - NE)
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Courtney Galloway v. Husker Auto Group, LLC
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Lincoln, Nebraska employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful discharge theory.
ourtney Galloway sued her employer, Husker Auto Group, LLC (Husker Auto), alleging (1) retaliation in violation of
[318 Neb. 180] the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act (NFEPA)[1] and (2) wrongful discharge under Nebraska's public policy exception to the at-will employment rule. Specif... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Shawn K. Young
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant false imprisonment, terroristic threats, and third degree assault.
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on November 19, 2022, the victim, K.S., age 20 at the time, had finished working at a bar and restaurant business ("business") in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. She started walking toward a nearby parking garage where her car was... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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Michael Larrison and Elizabeth Larrison v. Johanna Schubert, M.D.
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Omaha, Nebraska personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a medical malpractice theory.
Michael Larrison and Elizabeth Larrison brought a claim for medical malpractice and loss of consortium against Johanna Schubert, M.D., a radiologist involved in Michael's medical care. Before trial, the district court ruled that two of the Larrisons' medical experts c... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Fernando J. Vences
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with negligent child abuse.
Pursuant to a plea in November 2022, Vences was convicted of two counts of negligent child abuse, both Class I misdemeanors. In December, Vences was sentenced to 24 months' probation on count I and 18 months' probation on count II to be served consecutively.
In April ... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Trevor S. Zellers
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.
Zellers was originally charged by information on May 31, 2023, with first degree assault, a Class II felony; and third degree assault, a Class I misdemeanor. The charges arose out of an incident that occurred on March 2, 2023. An amended information was filed on January 16, 2... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Andrea E. Moffatt
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking post-conviction relief.
In January 2021, pursuant to a plea agreement, Moffatt pled no contest to two counts of attempted possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, each a Class II felony. She was sentenced to 14 to 18 years' imprisonment on each count, to be served concurrently with one another, but cons... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Eric C. Becher
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Plattsmouth, Nebraska criminal defense laweyr represented the Defendant charged with felony drug possession.
On October 1, 2023, Becher was pulled over for speeding and the officer smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle. After Becher admitted he had marijuana, the officer conducted a search of the vehicle and found an unlocked combination bag. This bag contained various drug pa... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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Jamar Adams v. Erika Fuller
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Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a paternity and custody dispute.
n February 16, 2021, the parties entered into a stipulated order for paternity, custody, and child support. The Douglas County District Court entered an order awarding Jamar and Erika joint legal custody of their son, with Erika receiving sole physical custody. Erika was also granted permission ... More...
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(12-17-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Rafael Magana
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three drug trafficking crimes involving fentanyl, including possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl
Omaha Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Fentanyl Pills... More...
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(12-13-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Marty B. Jay Johnson
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography
Iowa Man Sentenced to 90 Months & Ordered to Pay $80,000 in Restitution to Victims for Possession of Child Pornography
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(12-13-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Cameron S. Hurd
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography
United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Cameron S. Hurd, age 34, o... More...
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(12-16-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Abiola Kayode
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud Scheme
Nigerian National Extradited to Nebraska to Face Fraud Scheme Charge
Abiola Kayode, 37, of Nigeria, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire F... More...
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(12-12-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Ryan D. Rivera-Meister
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Grand Island, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with attempted intentional child abuse resulting in death.
In August 2016, the 16-month-old child of Rivera-Meister's girlfriend was fatally injured while in Rivera-Meister's care. Rivera-Meister called the 911 emergency dispatch service and told first responders the child fell and struck his ... More...
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(12-06-2024 - NE)
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Lizeth E. v. Roberto E.
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Lincoln, Nebraska family law lawyers represented mother and father in a child custody dispute.
In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now known as Lizeth S., married and a child, Roberto E., Jr. (Roberto Jr.), was born to the marriage. Roberto subsequently adopted Lizeth's four children: Andres E., Angel E., Adrian E., and Adriana E.
In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now ... More...
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(10-31-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Antoine C. Johnson
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Grand Island, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted murder, etc.
In 2021, Johnson was convicted by a jury of one count of attempted second degree murder, one count of first degree assault, one count of discharge of a firearm in a city of the first class, and three corresponding counts of use of a deadly weapon (firearm) to commit a felony; the d... More...
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(11-05-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Shaquille M. Falcon
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree assault.
On January 11, 2023, Falcon was charged by information with second degree assault, a Class IIA felony in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. ยง 28-309 (Reissue 2016). The information alleged that Falcon unlawfully struck or wounded Terrance L. Gilmer while Falcon was legally confined in ... More...
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(11-05-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Tammy S. Beck
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged will drug possession.
In June 2023, the State charged Tammy S. Beck, in two separate cases, with one count of possession of methamphetamine, each a Class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement in which the cases were consolidated for the plea hearing, Beck pled no contest to reduced charges of two counts of attem... More...
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(11-05-2024 - NE)
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Heartland Trust Company et al. v. Steven E. Clason
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Beaver City, Nebraska trust and Estate Lawyers represented the parties involved in a guardianship dispute.
On January 10, 2023, Hildreth filed a "Petition for Appointment of Temporary and Permanent Guardian and Conservator" for Brown. Hildreth alleged the following. Brown was 80 years old. He had been a farmer in Furnas County over the course of his adult life and currently owned app... More...
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(11-05-2024 - NE)
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Gayle Misle v. Linda Shrier, et al.
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Lincoln, Nebraska trust law lawyers represent the parties in a breach of fiduciary duty dispute.
In February 2019, Gayle filed a complaint, which she later amended, alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duties by Linda Shrier and Marsha Misle-Haugland individually and as cotrustees of the Abram Misle testamentary trust for failure to properly administer, account, and report on trus... More...
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(11-12-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Rachel M.
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Columbus, Nebraska family law lawyer represented mother in a termination of parental rights action.
Rachel is the biological mother of Bailey, born in August 2013. Johnny M. is Bailey's legal father, as he was married to Rachel at the time of Bailey's birth. However, genetic testing revealed that he is not, in fact, Bailey's biological father. During the lower court proceedings, the ... More...
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(11-12-2024 - ne)
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State of Nebraska v. Nick A. Roberts
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple felonies.
On November 15, 2023, Roberts was charged with five felonies: two counts of theft by unlawful taking, operation of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, resisting arrest using a deadly or dangerous weapon, and driving during revocation. The State also alleged that Roberts was a habitual cr... More...
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(11-12-2024 - NE)
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Brian Herman and Skyler Herman v. Peter Tonn Enterprises, LLC d/b/a I39 Supply
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Fullerton, Nebraska civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute.
This case began when the Hermans sued 139 Supply. The Hermans' complaint alleged that 139 Supply agreed to sell the Hermans a livestock trailer for $26,000 and that the parties agreed that 139 Supply would deliver the trailer to the Hermans at a meeting place approximately halfway be... More...
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(11-15-2024 - NE)
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Larry J. Stava v. Carine F. Stava
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Blair, Nebraska family law lawyers represented husband and wife in a divorce action seeking dissolution of their marriage.
Larry J. Stava and Carine F. Stava met in 2000 and were married in the State of Nebraska on May 25, 2002. Larry filed a complaint for dissolution on December 11, 2020. No children were born of the marriage.
A few years before Larry's marriage to Carine, ... More...
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(11-15-2024 - NE)
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Anita J. Peterson v. Timothy G. Petersen
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Kearney, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the wife and husband in a divorce action seeking dissolution of their marriage.
Timothy and Anita met on a "Farmers Only" online dating service and were married in December 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anita moved out of the parties' home on January 6, 2020, and filed a complaint for dissolution of marriage a few days later. She requeste... More...
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(11-19-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Lukah C., et al.
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Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyer represented mother in a termination of parental rights action.
Cynthia is the biological mother to five children. She gave birth to Kaivian on December 7, 2021, while she was residing at Family Works, an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility. When Kaivian was born, Cynthia's four other children were already in the custody of the Department of ... More...
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(11-19-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Mark A. Haas, II
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Papillion, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree sexual assault.
The State charged Haas by direct information with four counts of first degree sexual assault, alleged to have occurred between January 1, 2004, and June 1, 2008. Haas filed a motion to quash and to dismiss the charges, claiming that the statute of limitations ... More...
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(10-31-2024 - NE)
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Lizeth E. v. Roberto E.
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Lincoln, Nebraska family law lawyers represented wife and husband in divorce (dissolution) of marriage.
In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now known as Lizeth S., married and a child, Roberto E., Jr. (Roberto Jr.), was born to the marriage. Roberto subsequently adopted Lizeth's four children: Andres E., Angel E., Adrian E., and Adriana E.
In 2014, Li... More...
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(10-31-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Tammy S. Beck
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession.
In June 2023, the State charged Beck, in two separate cases, with one count of possession of methamphetamine, each a Class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement in which the cases were consolidated for the plea hearing, Beck pled no contest to reduced charges of two... More...
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(11-05-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Ramiro Hernandez Tziquin
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Bald Eagle
Guatemalan Man Sentenced for Possessing Bald Eagle
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Ramiro Hernandez Tziquin, age... More...
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(10-23-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Xavier Olivas-Valenzuela
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 51 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Arizona Man Sentenced for 51 Pounds of Methamphetaminere
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Xavier Olivas-... More...
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(10-23-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Jamie M. Hopkins
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
North Platte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Between July 2022 and Februar... More...
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(10-24-2024 - NE)
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United States of America v. Gene Milton, Jr.
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Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Fentanyl Pills and Firearms
Omaha Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Possession of Fentanyl Pills and Firearms
On December 4, 2023, Omaha police ex... More...
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(10-24-2024 - NE)
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Verstile Roofing, LLC v. Tim Horacek
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Kearney, Nebraska breach of contract civil litigation lawyers represented Plaintiff and Defendant.
Horacek incurred damage to his roof from a windstorm. Although Horacek requested that his insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange Insurance (MAX) pay for an entire roof replacement, MAX refused on the basis that the windstorm did not cause a total loss requiring a total roof ... More...
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(10-22-2024 - NE)
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State of Nebraska v. Toby N. Leiting
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Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with burglary, possession of burglar's tools, and theft by unlawful taking.
At around 7 a.m. on October 31, 2022, law enforcement officers responded to the report of a burglary at Walton Construction. The business owner, Kenneth Walton, reported that someone broke into his construction yar... More...
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(10-22-2024 - NE)
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