Nebraska Supreme Court · 2013
State v. Au
Briefly touching or crossing a lane divider, without more, does not violate Nebraska's 'as nearly as practicable' lane statute, so it is not probable cause for a stop. It may support reasonable suspicion of impairment, but not when the officer admits it 'happens all the time' with sober drivers and points to nothing else.
285 Neb. 797, 829 N.W.2d 695 (2013)
Find the opinion for State v. AuNebraska Supreme Court · 2008
State v. Draganescu
Following too closely is probable cause for a stop, whatever the officer's motive. Holding occupants after the warning for a K-9 requires reasonable suspicion; here, contradictory travel stories, an overdue rental, an illogical route, and drug history. A well-trained dog's indication plus that suspicion gave probable cause to search the van.
276 Neb. 448, 755 N.W.2d 57 (2008)
Find the opinion for State v. DraganescuNebraska Supreme Court · 2018
State v. Hood
A driver's refusal of a warrantless blood draw is admissible evidence at a Nebraska DUI trial. Birchfield bars prosecuting that refusal as a crime when the draw rests only on implied consent or search incident to arrest, but it does not bar using the refusal as evidence; the driver may explain the refusal to the jury.
301 Neb. 207, 917 N.W.2d 880 (2018)
Find the opinion for State v. HoodEach summary was checked against the court’s majority opinion on September 30, 2026. Read the decision and follow your agency’s policy; this is reference guidance, not legal advice.