Nebraska Crimes: Laws & Penalties

Nebraska Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences

A misdemeanor crime is less serious than a felony. Nebraska has seven classes of misdemeanors: Class I through Class V misdemeanors, a Class IIIA misdemeanor and a Class W misdemeanor. Class I and Class W are the most serious misdemeanors.

Nebraska Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences

In Nebraska, a felony is a criminal offense which is punishable by a year or more in prison. Nebraska has nine distinct classes of felony offenses...

Nebraska Criminal Statute of Limitations

Nebraska's criminal statutes of limitations set "deadlines" for bringing criminal cases. Violent crimes generally have longer statutes of limitations, and some crimes (like murder and certain sex crimes) have no statute of limitations

Driving on a Suspended License in Nebraska

In Nebraska, your license may be suspended or revoked for a number of reasons. It may be mandatory under the law, a judge may have the power to order it, or the state may administratively suspend or revoke your license. Regardless of the reason, you should not drive if your license was suspended or revoked. You may be charged with a crime if you are caught driving when you do not have a valid license.

Nebraska Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol Laws

Legal Age for Drinking or Possessing Alcohol In Nebraska it is illegal for anyone younger than 21 years old to possess, consume, sell, or dispense alcohol (with some exceptions, see below). An

Possession of a Controlled Substance in Nebraska

All states regulate and control the sale of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for sale. Nebraska classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as CDS, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.

Nebraska Misdemeanor and Felony Theft

A person commits theft under Nebraska law by: 1. taking or exercising control over the movable property of another, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property, or 2. transferring immovable property of another -- or any interest in that property -- with the intent to benefit a person who is not entitled to the property.

Nebraska Concealed and Open Carry Gun and Weapon Laws

Nebraska is an “open carry” state, which means most adults may carry visible guns in most places. But the state requires a permit to carry concealed guns, and it outlaws possession of deadly weapons by certain people and in certain places.

Misdemeanor Assault in Nebraska

In Nebraska, misdemeanor assault is an assault in the third degree and consists of intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, or threatening another in a menacing manner.

Felony Assault in Nebraska

In Nebraska, assault in the first degree consists of intentionally or knowingly causing physical injury to another and is a Class II felony.

Nebraska Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic assault in Nebraska consists of intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury to an intimate partner. Domestic assault can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the offender’s intent and the injury caused by the assault.

Nebraska Statutory Rape Laws

Sixteen is the age of consent in Nebraska, and adults who engage in sexual activity with children under that age may face criminal charges for statutory rape (also called sexual assault).

Transmitting an STD in Nebraska

A person who transmits a sexually transmitted disease (STD) to another person in Nebraska may be charged with a crime under Nebraska's assault or attempted murder statutes.