Criminal Defense Attorney
1517 N. Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68505
"I'm trusting in the Lord and a good lawyer."
Oliver NorthBeing charged with a crime is serious business. A felony conviction carries with it the loss of certain rights, such as the right to vote and the right to possess a firearm. More importantly, you could be sent to prison. Even misdemeanor offenses can result in significant personal consequences, such as fines and jail time. A conviction becomes a permanant mark on your record. (Click here for a list of Nebraska crimes and their classifications.) What Should You Do If You Are Charged With A Crime?Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately! Not all lawyers practice criminal defense. You may have the best estate lawyer in the world, but he won't be of much help when it comes to navigating the criminal justice system. Attorney Kevin J. Oursland has focused his law practice on criminal defense since graduating from the Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln in 1993. He is a member of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is licensed to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court, the Nebraska Federal District Court, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Call 402-474-5544 For Immediate Assistance!What Should You Look for in a Defense Attorney?Your attorney will be defending you and your rights against all the power and resources of the government. Therefore, your attorney must be willing to go to the wall for you. You need to know that your attorney is committed to your cause. It's a good idea to meet with a couple of attorneys before making a decision. Ask each attorney about his or her experience in handling criminal cases. Criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland has over a decade of experience representing people charged with state and federal crimes. He has handled every kind of case from speeding to homicide. Some of his more noteable successes include: -
Client found not guilty by jury of felony assault -
Client given probation for 2nd offense driving under 15 year license suspension (This may not seem like a big deal, but judges routinely send people convicted of this offense to prison) -
Assault charge dismissed after "victim" admits that she falsely accused client -
Client facing five years on federal weapons charge sentenced to 30 days incarceration -
Probation given to client convicted of drug possession -
Theft charges dismissed against teenage client -
Gun possession charge dismissed after investigation proves that client did not have a weapon -
Federal sentence reduced from 235 months to 72 months -
Felony assault reduced to misdemeanor; client given probation Call 402-474-5544 For Immediate Assistance!
How Much Will It Cost?The cost of hiring an attorney will depend on the nature of the charges. Felonies, which are serious crimes that carry the possibility of prison time, will cost more than misdemeanors. Attorney Kevin J. Oursland will tell you up front how much the cost will be and will include the fee in a retainer contract. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Nebraska, you need an experienced attorney who understands how the court system works and prosecutors think. Contact Lincoln Criminal Defense Attorney Kevin J. Oursland now for same-day consultation if you have been charged with or are being investigated for a state or federal crime.
Kevin J. Oursland
Attorney at Law
Experienced - Aggressive - DedicatedFormer State ProsecutorNebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
Criminal defense lawyer Kevin J. Oursland is an ex-prosecutor with over twelve years of experience representing people charged with state and federal crimes. As an ex-prosecutor, he has the knowledge and experience necessary to defend your case. Contact criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland if you or someone you know has been charged with or is being investigated by the police for any of the following offenses: Murder (Class I, IA or IB Felony)
Motor vehicle homicide (Class II, III or IIIA Felony; Class I Misdemeanor)
Manslaughter (Class III Felony) | 1st Degree Assault (Class III Felony)
2nd Degree Assault (Class IIIA Felony)
3rd Degree Assault (Class I Misdemeanor)
Strangulation (Class III or IV Felony) | 1st Degree Sexual Assault Class II Felony)
2nd Degree Sexual Assault (Class III Felony)
3rd Degree Sexual Assault (Class I Misdemeanor)
1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child (Class IB Felony)
2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child (Class II Felony)
3rd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child (Class IIIA Felony) | Possession of drugs (Ranges from infraction to Class IV Felony)
Possession of drugs with intent to deliver (Ranges from Class IIIA to Class IB Felony)
Conspiracy to disribute (Same class as the offense committed) | Terroristic threats (Class IV Felony)
Stalking (Class IV Felony or Class I Misdemeanor)
False imprisonment (Class IIIA Felony or Class I Misdemeanor)
Robbery | Forgery Classification ranges from Class I Misdemeanor to Class III felony)
Arson (Classification ranges from Class I Misdemeanor to Class II Felony)
Burglary (Class III Felony) | Theft (Classification depends on value of property stolen)
Theft by deception (Classification depends on value of property obtained)
Theft of services (Classification depens on value of services obtained) | Internet solicitation (Class IV Felony) | | DUI/DWI - Driving under the influence of drugs | Return to top of page Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal LawWhenever police arrest someone on television the first thing they do is read them their rights. What are those rights?The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution contains a privilege against compelled self-incrimination and the right to the presence of an attorney during questioning. These two privileges are commonly referred to as "Miranda" rights. They come from the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, which prohibits the use of statements stemming from the custodial interrogation of a defendant unless the prosecution demonstrates the use of procedural safeguards effective to secure the privilege against self-incrimination. Do the police have to read me my rights when they arrest me?Only on television. In real life, the police only have to read you your rights prior to custodial interrogation. What happens if the police don't read me my rights when they are supposed to?Any statements you make to the police while in custody could possibly be suppressed, and a judge would order that your statements cannot be used against you in a trial. Do the police have to read me my rights before taking any evidence?No. The rule against compelling self-incrimination only protects testimonial, that is, verbal or written, statements. The following statements are not considered testimonial: statements used for voice exemplars; answers to general on-the-scene questions during routine investigatory stops; answers to routine booking questions prior to incarceration. Nor does the privilege prohibit the police from compelling a suspect to provide evidence of physical characteristics such as the color of his or her eyes, skin; the way his or her face looks; the way he or she is dressed; or his or her fingerprints or measurements. Offenses Against the PersonOffenses against the person include homicide, manslaughter, assault, and robbery. Any offense against a person is a serious matter. There are three levels of assaults in Nebraska: 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. 1st degree assault is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. It requires serious bodily injury. 2nd degree assault is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, and occurs when bodily injury is caused by a deadly weapon such as a knife or a baseball bat. 3rd degree assault is a Class I misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison. An assault occurs when bodily injury, however minor, is caused by the intentional act of another. Contact criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland if you have
been charged with an offense against a person.Drug ChargesWhether the drug involved is marijuana, crack, cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine, a state or federal drug charge is a serious offense with serious consequences. Criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland will provide you with an aggressive defense against drug charges, including: - Drug possession
- Drug conspiracy
- Drug manufacture
- Drug cultivation
- Drug trafficking
- Drug importation
- Operating a meth lab
Contact criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland if you have
been charged with a state or federal drug crime. As a former public defender, criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland has the experience and knowledge to evaluate the evidence that will be used against you. As a former prosecutor, he knows what to expect from prosecutors and what the prosecution will be thinking. The knowledge and understanding that he gained through years of experience means that he can be proactive in creating your defense. Contact him now. Offenses Against PropertyProtect your rights and your future.
Contact criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland today.KEVIN J. OURSLAND
Attorney at Law1517 North Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68505
Phone: 402-474-5544 | Fax: 402-464-0250
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Oursland Law Office, in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves clients in Denton, Pleasant Dale, Malcolm, Raymond, Walton, Roca, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, La Vista, Elkhorn, Papillion, York, Seward, Beatrice, Crete, Wahoo, Wilber, Waverly, Greenwood, Ashland, and Gretna. Lancaster County • Seward County • Gage County • Saunders County • Cass County • Otoe County • Johnson County • Saline County • Douglas County • Sarpy County
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