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Bell Island

Bell Island is an attorney at Island Law Office, PC, LLO in Gering, Nebraska, practicing since 1994. He represents clients in criminal defense, DUI/DWI, domestic violence, felony and violent crimes, sexual assault, personal injury, wrongful death, and civil litigation matters. He is admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, Scotts Bluff County Bar, and the Federal District Court of Nebraska. Bell earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law and his B.A. in History and Soviet Studies from Hamline University.

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What Does the Odor of Alcohol Mean

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Last Modified on Jul 17, 2025

Police always say they smell the odor of alcohol, and even worse, the odor of intoxicants. What the heck does this mean and why does it…

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Feb 15

The Fallacy of the Green Tongue

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2024

In just about every DUID marijuana case the officer states he saw a green tongue. That the green tongue is evidence of recent marijuana use. The…

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Feb 15

Techniques to Decrease Pipetting Errors, Techniques to Decrease…

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2024

After nearly a week in Arlington, I had the chance to learn what a lab should do, and how to utilize those skills in the trial.…

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Feb 15

Should I Talk to the Police

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2024

The age-old question of what you do when you are contacted by the police. Many times, we want to cooperate and explain why they have it…

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