Saline County, NE Criminal Lawyers
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Matthew D. Hanson
International Tax, Estate Planning, Criminal, Civil Rights
Status: In Good Standing
1331 Main St, Crete, NE 68333
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LEGAL TERMS
PROSECUTE
When a local District Attorney, state Attorney General or federal United States Attorney brings a criminal case against a defendant.
PLEA
The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usual... (more...)
The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usually entered when charges are formally brought (at arraignment).
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI)
The crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs. Complete intoxication is not required; the l... (more...)
The crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs. Complete intoxication is not required; the level of alcohol or drugs in the driver's body must simply be enough to prevent him from thinking clearly or driving safely. State laws specify the levels of blood alcohol content at which a person is presumed to be under the influence. Also called driving while intoxicated (DWI and drunk driving).
VENIREMEN
People who are summoned to the courthouse so that they may be questioned and perhaps chosen as jurors in trials of civil or criminal cases.
CHARGE
A formal accusation of criminal activity. The prosecuting attorney decides on the charges, after reviewing police reports, witness statements and any other evid... (more...)
A formal accusation of criminal activity. The prosecuting attorney decides on the charges, after reviewing police reports, witness statements and any other evidence of wrongdoing. Formal charges are announced at an arrested person's arraignment.
IMPRISON
To put a person in prison or jail or otherwise confine him as punishment for committing a crime.
ACTUS REUS
Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For ... (more...)
Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For example, the crime of theft requires physically taking something (the actus reus) coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the object (the mental state, or mens rea).
EXPUNGE
To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)
To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.
MENS REA
The mental component of criminal liability. To be guilty of most crimes, a defendant must have committed the criminal act (the actus reus) in a certain mental s... (more...)
The mental component of criminal liability. To be guilty of most crimes, a defendant must have committed the criminal act (the actus reus) in a certain mental state (the mens rea). The mens rea of robbery, for example, is the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.
SAMPLE LEGAL CASES
State v. Draganescu
... He asked Truesdale about his travels and his criminal and driving history. ... At 9:58 am, the
dispatcher reported that there were no outstanding warrants and that Truesdale's license was
valid. The dispatcher also reported that Draganescu had a drug-related criminal history. ...
State v. Branch
... The sentences were ordered to be served concurrently. Branch appeals. SCOPE OF REVIEW.
[1,2] When reviewing a criminal conviction for sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the conviction,
the relevant question for an appellate court is whether, after viewing the evidence in ...
State v. Davis
... When reviewing a criminal conviction for sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the conviction,
the relevant question for an appellate court is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light
most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential ...
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