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Criminal Defense Attorney Omaha

Nebraska’s drug laws are based on the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, as stated in § 28-404 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Drugs are categorized according to potency and other measures. Illegal drugs and drug charges include:

Marijuana Heroin Cocaine Crack cocaine LSD Ecstasy Possession Trafficking Production - manufacturing, planting, cultivation, harvesting

Nebraska felonies are divided into nine categories and misdemeanors are divided into seven. Broadly speaking, depending on the drug, punishment may range from a citation for possession of small amounts of marijuana, to the following:

Jail: misdemeanor - less than one year Prison: felony - up to decades, depending on circumstances Driver’s license suspension Fines

Specific penalties for drug offenses depend upon the drug, quantity and related circumstances involved in the arrest situation. You are advised to obtain legal counsel immediately from an experienced Omaha drug lawyer. Your Omaha drug possession attorney will carefully review and examine the circumstances related to the arrest in an effort to determine whether the arrest itself was legal. A procedural violation by law enforcement may lead to a dismissal of charges. Each case must be individually examined. A careful examination of the case must be made. If you do not contest the charges, a conviction is almost certain. Obtain the help you need. Call our office today for a free consultation with an Omaha drug defense attorney.