Nebraska Crimes: Laws & Penalties

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Nebraska, you'll want as much information as possible about the crime and its consequences. What does the prosecutor have to prove in order to get a conviction? What's the sentence; is it a range, and what factors might affect a judge's decision to impose a lower or higher sentence? Most importantly, are there any legally recognized defenses to this charge?

The articles on this page give you this information for specified Nebraska crimes. If you want to read the laws themselves, you'll find citations to them (see "Looking Up the Law," below, for tips on how to find the law online). But most of the time, our summaries will give you what you need.

Be sure to understand that no legal article is a substitute for a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, who regularly practices in your area. The "letter of the law" is only your strating point. Working with your attorney, you should come to understand how the amount and quality of the evidence in your case will affect your options, which may range from attempting to get the case dismissed, to negotiating a plea, to going to trial.

Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records

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

Below are the statutes of limitation for criminal cases in Nebraska which set forth the time periods within which a legal proceeding must be commenced. If the state fails to bring a case within the specified time period, it loses its right to prosecute that crime forever.

DUI, Driving & Alcohol Related Crimes

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

Drug Possession and Sale

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.

Talk to a Lawyer

Start here to find criminal defense lawyers near you.

How it Works

Briefly tell us about your case
Provide your contact information
Choose attorneys to contact you

Copyright © 2019 MH Sub I, LLC dba Nolo ® Self-help services may not be permitted in all states. The information provided on this site is not legal advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or will be formed by use of the site. The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. In some states, the information on this website may be considered a lawyer referral service. Please reference the Terms of Use and the Supplemental Terms for specific information related to your state. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.