Conviction of drug possession in Nevada can have a significant impact on subsequent possession charges in terms of the level of the charges and potential penalties, in addition to affecting other aspects of your life, like employment. Read More

For BAC chemical tests to be automatically admissible in a DUI case, Nevada law requires that police conduct the testing within two hours of a driver having physical control of the vehicle. For tests conducted after the deadline, the prosecution has… Read More

Effective on January 1, 2026, Nevada substantially increased the potential penalties for a conviction of the offense of DUI causing death. The increases give prosecutors more leverage and empower judges to impose more severe punishment for the offens… Read More

The term palimony is commonly used to refer to the right to financial support or community property after the end of a relationship of an unmarried couple. Palimony is not a term recognized in Nevada laws or case decisions, but it is a term that has… Read More

The Nevada Domestic Partnership Act governs all aspects of domestic partnerships in the state. The law details the requirements for registering a domestic partnership and spells out the rights and duties of the partners. Specific requirements are als… Read More

When Nevada spouses with one or more children decide to divorce, crucial issues relating to child custody and support must be resolved as part of the process. In some cases, parents can reach an agreement, which is subject to court review. If the par… Read More

A person convicted of a felony in the State of Nevada loses the right to carry, possess, or own any type of firearm. The loss of civil rights can only be restored by obtaining a pardon from the Nevada Board of Pardons. While getting a pardon is possi… Read More

Specific federal and state laws prohibit ownership and possession of a firearm in Nevada for certain categories of individuals. If you live in or visit the State of Nevada, it is essential to be familiar with the laws before you buy or acquire a fire… Read More