La Vista, Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys

Lawyers Defending Against Charges of Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, and Other Crimes in La Vista

When you have been charged with a criminal offense, it is important to take the situation seriously. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony, a criminal conviction can affect your freedom, your reputation, your career, and your family for years to come. Without skilled legal representation, you will be at a serious disadvantage.

At Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O., our lawyers can provide the legal help you need to address criminal charges. We will investigate the facts of your case, review the evidence the prosecution intends to use, identify constitutional violations or procedural errors, and work to build an effective defense for you.

Domestic Violence Offenses

Charges related to domestic violence can lead to penalties that may disrupt your family life and affect your reputation and career. These cases can be emotionally charged, and they may involve disputes about what happened. Allegations of domestic violence may occur during family disputes, divorce, or arguments about child custody. Our attorneys understand the complex legal and personal issues that may be involved in domestic violence cases, and we will work to limit the ways these accusations may affect your life.

Certain acts that have allegedly been committed against your spouse or partner can lead to charges of domestic assault. These charges may involve claims of threats or intentional injuries that have allegedly affected your current spouse, an ex-spouse, someone you are currently dating, a former romantic partner, or the other parent of your child.

Third-Degree Domestic Assault

If you are accused of intentionally injuring your partner, you could be charged with a Class I misdemeanor. These charges may also apply if you allegedly made threats to injure your partner or caused an injury through recklessness. A first-time conviction for third-degree domestic assault may lead to penalties that include up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. For a second offense, you could face felony charges.

Second Degree Domestic Assault

Allegations of injuring your partner intentionally while using a weapon can result in charges of second-degree domestic assault. In these cases, you could be charged with a Class IIA felony, and you may face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

First-Degree Domestic Assault

The most serious charges related to domestic assault will involve accusations of intentionally causing your partner to suffer a serious injury. These injuries go beyond the forms of harm that may be addressed in other types of domestic violence cases, and they may involve disabilities, disfigurement, or a risk of death. In these cases, you may be charged with a Class ID felony, and a conviction may lead to a prison sentence lasting anywhere from three years to 50 years.

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders

When a person is accused of domestic violence, a court may issue a domestic abuse protection order that is meant to prevent any acts of abuse and protect the alleged victim from potential harm. Protection orders can be issued quickly, and they can place serious restrictions on you. You may be prohibited from contacting your spouse or other family members, prevented from returning to your home, and face other restrictions. The consequences of violating a protection order are serious, and you may face additional charges that are separate from other domestic assault charges.

Our attorneys can help you understand how you may be affected by a protection order, ensuring that you meet all of your requirements and avoid any violations. We will help you defend against a protection order and address any charges related to domestic violence that you may face.

Sex Crime Charges

Offenses that are classified as sex crimes can not only lead to severe penalties following convictions, but registration as a sex offender can cause difficulties that are likely to affect you for the rest of your life. Our lawyers can help defend against sex crime charges such as:

Child Pornography Offenses

Charges related to the possession, distribution, or production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) may be related to accusations that you accessed or downloaded child pornography, that you made CSAM available to other people, or that you profited from the creation or distribution of CSAM. Our attorneys understand the defense strategies that may be used in these cases, and we can address unlawful searches by law enforcement or take steps to show that you were unaware of any materials that you allegedly possessed.

Online Solicitation of a Minor

If you are accused of using the internet or other forms of digital communication to solicit sexual contact with a minor, you may face serious felony charges. These charges may be based on undercover operations in which officers posed as minors. Our lawyers can review the procedures followed during investigations to determine whether your rights were violated or whether entrapment occurred.

Sexual Assault

You could be charged with sexual assault if you are accused of engaging in any form of sexual contact without the consent of the alleged victim. The most serious sexual assault charges will involve sexual intercourse that occurred without consent. Other charges may involve accusations of sexual contact other than intercourse, sexual conduct involving a person who was allegedly incapable of providing consent, or sexual contact with a minor. Our attorneys understand the defense strategies that may be used in these cases, and we will work to ensure that your rights are protected during your case.

Contact Our La Vista, NE Criminal Defense Lawyers

When dealing with criminal charges, legal representation from a skilled lawyer can make an enormous difference in the outcome of your case. When dealing with domestic violence accusations, sex crime charges, weapons charges, drug crimes, or DUI, Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O. can help you take steps to defend against a criminal conviction. Set up a free consultation today by contacting our La Vista misdemeanor and felony defense attorneys at 402-598-5789.