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...
Here’s everything you should know about your first court appearance, including the arraignment hearing process, plea options, what you can expect from bail and bond, and more commonly asked questions.
One of my clients recently “walked” after a special unit of the Nebraska State Patrol trained in drug enforcement caught him with about $40,000 worth of illegal drugs. Was it fancy lawyering that got him off? Well, I think it was good lawyering, but that’s not all. ...
If you're facing a DUI and want to know what you may be in for, look no further. I know the legal penalties of a Nebraska DUI are one of the first concerns when someone gets a pulled over for DUI, because it's most often the first thing clients ask when they come 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 — but now, your name is attached to a criminal charge. At Hightower Reff Law, we help...
There are a lot of urban legends, tall tales and misinformation going around about DUI laws in Nebraska. In other words, DUI myths. In this two part series - DUI Myths Debunked, Hightower Reff Partner Attorney and criminal law guru Susan Reff sets the record straight...
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 shouldn’t have. Whatever the circumstances, a DUI stop can change your life in an instant. At...