Nebraska Child Abuse Law
<h2> <center> State of Nebraska v. Joseph C. Castle </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted first degree sexual assault of a child, in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-319.01 and 28-201 (Reissue 2016). Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> In October 2023, Castle invited Michaela to bring L.R. to ... More...
$ (07-10-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jamal Tatum </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production of child pornography. Jamal Tatum, 45, of Glendale, California, was accused of producing child pornography. On June 26, 2024, the FBI National Threat Operations Center received an online tip regarding a user of the Kik platform soliciting sexually explicit videos from a minor (Minor Victim 1). The tip... More...
$ (03-27-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> State of Nebraska v. Maurice J. Thomas </h2> </center>
Lincoln, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of first degree sexual assault of a child, one count of third degree sexual assault of a child, one count of generation of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography. * * * In April 2023, law enforcement investigated Thomas in connection with a missing juvenile, a matter unr... More...
$ (03-07-2026 - NE)United States of America v. Juan Gomez, et al.
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyers represented 31 Defendants charged with conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” Fifty-six others have already been charged. Many of the defendants charged in this Homeland Security Task Force operation are Venezuelan and Colombian nationals including ill... More...
$ (02-09-2026 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Ivell M. Hagens
Omaha, Nebraska, first degree sexual assault of a child, a Class IB felony 1; incest<br> with a person under age 18, a Class IIA felony 2; and tampering with physical evidence.<br> <br> 1. Convictions: Appeal and Error. In an appeal of a criminal convic -<br> tion, an appellate court reviews the evidence in a light most favorable<br> to the prosecution.<br> <br> 2. Convictions: Evidence: Appeal an... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - NE)<H2> United States of America v. James L. Hattten, II
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking a minor in violation of 18 U.S. 1591.<br> <br> Federal and state laws treat<br> trafficking a minor as a severe felony, defining a minor as anyone under the age of 18. A key component of these laws is that a minor cannot legally consent to commercial sex acts or forced labor, meaning prosecutors do not ... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Ryan Agustin
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child enticement. <br> <br> Ryan Agustin, 38, of Bellevue, a former Bellevue Police officer, is accused for manufacturing child sexual abuse pornography. ... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Joya M. Kinney </h1></h1>
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> Joya M. Kinney, 45, of Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced on September 24, 2025, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for one count of embezzlement from an organization that received federal benefits. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Kinney to ... More...
$0 (10-25-2025 - NE)Whitney Belina v. Travis Belina
Madison, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a protective order case.<br> <br> The district court for Madison County granted Whitney Belina an ex parte domestic abuse protection order against her husband, Travis Belina, for herself and her four minor children. After a show cause hearing, the district court affirmed the domestic abuse protection order for Whitney and the child... More...
$0 (04-16-2025 - NE)Elizabeth M. Schroeder v. Jacob D. Schroeder
Seward, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> MoreLaw's goal is to help people seeking legal assistance to find the best lawyers available to represent them in any county in the United States. Click the link above to see some lawyers available where this case was tried who might be available to represent you.<br> <br> <br> Jacob D. Schroeder and Elizabeth M. ... More...
$0 (04-16-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Anthony E. Swartz
Aurora, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree sexual assault and false imprisonment.<br> <br> Anthoney E. Swartz was convicted by a jury of first degree sexual assault and false imprisonment, and he appeals his convictions. At issue in this appeal are whether the district court for Hamilton County abused its discretion when it admitted testimony of a... More...
$0 (03-07-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Kyle J. Logan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Air Force Member Sentenced to 96 Months for Possession of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced t... More...
$0 (02-05-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Lorenzo M. Washington
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> On September 7, 2022, the State filed an information charging Washington with first degree murder and first degree sexual assault. The parties eventually reached a plea agreement wherein the State agreed to reduce count one to second degree murder, a Class IB felony, and dismiss the sexual... More...
$0 (01-21-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Karsen H. Rezac
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> on December 23, 2022, two vehicles collided near the intersection of 20th and Washington Streets in Lincoln, Audible gunshots followed. Police officers responding to the scene found Kupo Mleya in the driver's seat of a sport utility vehicle. Mleya had suffered "gunshot wounds" and died f... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Andrew B.
Lexington, Nebraska family law lawyer reprsented parents in a parental rights termination action.<br> <br> Andrew and Desaray S. are the biological parents of Anthony B., who was born in July 2022. Desaray relinquished her parental rights and therefore is only referenced as needed for context.<br> <br> On August 31, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received a repo... More...
$0 (12-10-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Dale L. Allen
Columbus, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking postconviction relief.<br> <br> On January 8, 2021, Allen's 7-year-old daughter informed her teacher that Allen sexually abused her. In a subsequent forensic interview, she described how Allen vaginally and orally penetrated her on numerous occasions.<br> <br> On February 24, 2021, Allen was charged with first de... More...
$0 (12-10-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Fernando J. Vences
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with negligent child abuse.<br> <br> Pursuant to a plea in November 2022, Vences was convicted of two counts of negligent child abuse, both Class I misdemeanors. In December, Vences was sentenced to 24 months' probation on count I and 18 months' probation on count II to be served consecutively.<br> <br> In April ... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Andrea E. Moffatt
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking post-conviction relief.<br> <br> In January 2021, pursuant to a plea agreement, Moffatt pled no contest to two counts of attempted possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, each a Class II felony. She was sentenced to 14 to 18 years' imprisonment on each count, to be served concurrently with one another, but cons... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Eric C. Becher
Plattsmouth, Nebraska criminal defense laweyr represented the Defendant charged with felony drug possession.<br> <br> <br> On October 1, 2023, Becher was pulled over for speeding and the officer smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle. After Becher admitted he had marijuana, the officer conducted a search of the vehicle and found an unlocked combination bag. This bag contained various drug pa... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)Jamar Adams v. Erika Fuller
Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a paternity and custody dispute.<br> <br> n February 16, 2021, the parties entered into a stipulated order for paternity, custody, and child support. The Douglas County District Court entered an order awarding Jamar and Erika joint legal custody of their son, with Erika receiving sole physical custody. Erika was also granted permission ... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Marty B. Jay Johnson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Iowa Man Sentenced to 90 Months & Ordered to Pay $80,000 in Restitution to Victims for Possession of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Unite... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Cameron S. Hurd </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Cameron S. Hurd, age 34, o... More...
$0 (12-16-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Ryan D. Rivera-Meister
<h2><br> Grand Island, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with attempted intentional child abuse resulting in death.<br> </h2><br> In August 2016, the 16-month-old child of Rivera-Meister's girlfriend was fatally injured while in Rivera-Meister's care. Rivera-Meister called the 911 emergency dispatch service and told first responders the child fell and struck his ... More...
$0 (12-06-2024 - NE)Lizeth E. v. Roberto E.
Lincoln, Nebraska family law lawyers represented mother and father in a child custody dispute.<br> <br> <br> In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now known as Lizeth S., married and a child, Roberto E., Jr. (Roberto Jr.), was born to the marriage. Roberto subsequently adopted Lizeth's four children: Andres E., Angel E., Adrian E., and Adriana E.<br> <br> <br> In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now ... More...
$0 (10-31-2024 - NE)Heartland Trust Company et al. v. Steven E. Clason
Beaver City, Nebraska trust and Estate Lawyers represented the parties involved in a guardianship dispute.<br> <br> <br> On January 10, 2023, Hildreth filed a "Petition for Appointment of Temporary and Permanent Guardian and Conservator" for Brown. Hildreth alleged the following. Brown was 80 years old. He had been a farmer in Furnas County over the course of his adult life and currently owned app... More...
$0 (11-05-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Lukah C., et al.
Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyer represented mother in a termination of parental rights action.<br> <br> <br> Cynthia is the biological mother to five children. She gave birth to Kaivian on December 7, 2021, while she was residing at Family Works, an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility. When Kaivian was born, Cynthia's four other children were already in the custody of the Department of ... More...
$0 (11-19-2024 - NE)Lizeth E. v. Roberto E.
<h2><br> Lincoln, Nebraska family law lawyers represented wife and husband in divorce (dissolution) of marriage.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> In 2011, Roberto and Lizeth E., now known as Lizeth S., married and a child, Roberto E., Jr. (Roberto Jr.), was born to the marriage. Roberto subsequently adopted Lizeth's four children: Andres E., Angel E., Adrian E., and Adriana E.<br> <br> In 2014, Li... More...
$0 (10-31-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Logan M. Schwenk </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Accessing with Intent to View Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced for Accessing with Intent to View Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Logan M. Schwenk, age 23, of Omaha,... More...
$0 (09-05-2024 - NE)Cary A. Wagner v. Justin D. Wagner
<h2><br> Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce case.<br> </h2><br> <br> Cary and Justin were married in 1997 and divorced in 2010. During the parties' marriage three children were born, two of which have reached the age of majority. The modification of custody and contempt actions only involve Kaitlyn, born in 2006.<br> <br> The decree of dissolution awar... More...
$0 (08-27-2024 - NE)Krista K. Conley v. Jason D. Conley
<h2><br> Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the Plaintiff and The Defendant in a marriage dissolution action.<br> </h2?<br> <br> Krista K. Conley and Jason D. Conley were married in January 1993 and have three children: Charlie Conley (born in 2005), Sophie Conley (born in 2008), and Elliott Conley (born in 2013). A divorce trial was held in October 2020, and a decree was entered in Se... More...
$0 (08-13-2024 - NE)Cary A. Wagner v. Justin D. Wagner
<h2><br> Omaha, Nebraska divorce lawyers represented the parties to a marriage dissolution action involving custody of a child.<br> </h2><br> <br> Cary and Justin were married in 1997 and divorced in 2010. During the parties' marriage three children were born, two of which have reached the age of majority. The modification of custody and contempt actions only involve Kaitlyn, born in 2006.<br> <br... More...
$0 (08-27-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Travis J. Bodfield </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ralston Man Sentenced to More than 17 Years for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> On Marc... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Dominick Ryne </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced to 9 Years' Imprisonment for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States ... More...
$0 (07-19-2024 - NE)United States of America v. Calvin Dugan
<h2><br> Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography in violation of 18 USC 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2).<br> </h2><br> ... More...
$0 (06-26-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Daniel Polyansky </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution of Child Pornography.</font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> Lincoln Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography</h2></center><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Daniel Polyansky, 34, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was ... More...
$0 (04-22-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Royce Love </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> Royce Love, 45, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on February 2, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for receipt of child porn... More...
$0 (02-07-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph S. Martin </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Lincoln, Nebraska Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Pornography </b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Joseph S. Martin, 23, formerly of Hebron, Nebraska, was sentenced on January 18, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for distributio... More...
$0 (01-18-2024 - NE)United States of America v. Scott Lee Meyer
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2251(a) and (e), which provided: <br> <br> (a) Any person who employs, uses, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces any minor to engage in, or who has a minor assist any other person to engage in, or who transports any minor in or affecting interstate ... More...
$0 (12-01-2023 - NE)United States of America v. Daniel D. Konruff
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography.<br> <br> On May 13, 2022, Daniel D. Konruff's personal cellphone was reviewed by a Cheyenne County Nebraska probation officer pursuant to the conditions of Konruff's state probation. The probation officer observed child pornography on the device. The device was seized, and a search w... More...
$0 (09-28-2023 - NE)United States of America v. Michael Melgaard
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with two counts of attempted production of child pornography. <br> <br> Beginning in January of 2022, an investigation involving Michael Melgaard, age 54, of Alda, Nebraska, was instituted. As a result of the investigation, several search warrants were received and executed for Melgaard's home and electronic devices. Melgaard... More...
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