Although getting married in Nevada is easy, ending a marriage through a Nevada divorce is more involved. If you’re considering getting a divorce in Nevada — whether in Las Vegas or elsewhere in the state — it’s important to understand the bas… Read More

In many criminal cases, entering a plea of nolo contendere, also referred to as no contest, is an alternative to pleading guilty in a criminal case. A no-contest plea is usually part of a plea bargain negotiated by the defendant’s criminal defense… Read More

Assault and battery are two different offenses in Nevada. A broad range of conduct may give rise to an assault charge. If an assault involves a deadly weapon, the category of the crime and the potential penalties increase significantly. Many items ca… Read More

Theft and larceny offenses often cause confusion. Theft is a broad category of crimes against property under Nevada laws. Larceny is a particular type of theft. To make things even more confusing, there are multiple categories of larceny. This arti… Read More

Nevada criminal charges sometimes result in deferred adjudications, which allow a defendant to receive a reduction or dismissal of the original charge by completing specific conditions. Generally, there are two types of deferral: a submittal and a… Read More

The State of Nevada requires every driver to have a valid driving license in their possession. Driving after a license suspension, cancellation, or revocation is a misdemeanor criminal charge with severe potential penalties that include an additional… Read More

The federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, published a new federal regulation governing ghost guns on April 26, 2022. The rule, which revises and amends existing ATF regulations, becomes effective on Augus… Read More

Under Nevada statutes, a grandparent can ask a state court to address their concerns about a grandchild in limited circumstances. This article provides a summary of the applicable laws. On account of the complexity of the laws and the challenges inhe… Read More