Nebraska Drug Possession Law
Nebraska Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-416(3), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Nebraska (NE) law.
Offense Class
Class IV Felony (most substances); Infraction/Misdemeanor (marijuana, small amounts)
Maximum Penalty
5 years (Class IV Felony)
Maximum Fine
$10,000
Penalty Range in Nebraska
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Nebraska:
- Possession near a school, playground, or youth center (enhanced penalty)
- Prior drug conviction
Nebraska-Specific Detail
Nebraska classifies most controlled substance possession as a Class IV Felony. Marijuana has separate, lesser provisions. Drug court diversion may be available.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Nebraska drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.