In October of 2021, the first person convicted under federal cyberstalking laws in Nebraska was sentenced to a year in prison. This provides a good opportunity to remind clients and the community that January is National Stalking Awareness Month. We are committed to...
Being charged with a misdemeanor can feel like your entire life is on pause. Maybe it was a misunderstanding, a mistake, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time โ but now, your name is attached to a criminal charge. At Hightower Reff Law, we help...
Sara Palin's son Track's recent arrest for domestic violence related charges has put the issue of veterans and domestic violence in the headlines. The Palin camp says that the army vet's service in Iraq resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which...
Hightower Reff Law has years of experience helping clients on both sides of Omaha Nebraska domestic violence cases - survivors and offenders. Whether you're a victim needing a protection order or someone accused of domestic violence, the domestic assault lawyers at...
Drinking and driving is never a good idea. The consequences of choosing to do it can turn your world and the worlds of innocent people upside down. If you get pulled over for drinking and driving in Nebraska, there will be a criminal process where you will face...
You see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror, and your stomach drops. Maybe it was one drink too many at dinner or a split-second decision to drive home when you shouldnโt have. Whatever the circumstances, a DUI stop can change your life in an instant. At...
You probably never think your child will be arrested (technically, in Nebraska, with someone under 18, the law calls it "temporary custody," not arrest). But like any disaster, it's best to plan for the unexpected and have these discussions with your teen ahead of...
DUI law โ like many areas of the law โ is ever changing. We know DUI law and keep up with the changes โ like a big change in Nebraska DUI law due to a United States Supreme Court ruling.
Booze isn't the Only Thing That'll Land you on the Judge's Naughty List this Holiday Season There are a lot of urban legends, tall tales and misinformation going around about DUI laws in Nebraska; it's a timely issue during the holidays. While it's never a good idea...
Domestic violence brings can bring to mind an image of a woman with bruises and black eyes. While this is one face of domestic violence, there are others. Some of them - more than you may think - are male domestic violence survivors. According to aย Centers for Disease...