Gun Possession Charges in Las Vegas: What You Need to Know
February 1st, 2022
If you own a gun and live in or visit Las Vegas, you should understand the federal and Nevada criminal offenses relating to gun possession. Numerous statutes govern how, when, and where you may carry a gun, as well as how firearms may be used. The di…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
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What Constitutes Domestic Violence in Nevada?
December 27th, 2021
Nevada domestic violence charges are extremely serious offenses in Nevada. The statute governing domestic violence is broad and complex. Many different types of conduct can fall within its scope. If you face a domestic violence allegation, a convicti…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Is the Nevada Good Samaritan Drug Law?
December 23rd, 2021
Nevada has a statute named the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. The law contains various provisions that protect persons who take specific actions to assist a person who may be overdosing on drugs or alcohol, including immunity for a person who seek…
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Dissolution and Modification of Nevada Restraining Orders
December 20th, 2021
Nevada law provides for issuance of restraining orders, also called protective or protection orders, in specific circumstances, including domestic violence. In some cases, a change of circumstances that occurs after issuance of an order may justify a…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Nevada Community Property Laws: How to Protect Separate Property in a Marriage (and Divorce)
November 10th, 2021
Under Nevada community property laws that apply to a divorce, the spouses divide all property acquired during a marriage, except for property clearly identified as separate property. Often, separate property becomes community property subject to divi…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Parental Kidnapping or Abduction of a Child Under NRS 200.359
October 25th, 2021
When parents share custody of a child under a court order or by law, a Nevada statute makes it a criminal offense for either parent to detain, conceal, or remove a child without written permission of the other parent. Parental kidnapping or abduction…
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Probation and Parole: Differences and Similarities
October 14th, 2021
Probation and parole are both types of conditional release following conviction of criminal charges. In some ways, they are similar — but there are also significant differences. Probation may allow you to avoid going to prison. Parole may be grante…
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Emergency Child Custody Orders in Nevada: When Can You Get One?
September 27th, 2021
Under Nevada law, judges have authority to issue many different types of court orders relating to child custody. All custody matters are subject to requirements established in state statutes. A specific law governs the authority of a court to issue a…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Understanding Restraining Orders in Las Vegas
September 13th, 2021
Nevada has laws that protect individuals from threats of harm in many different situations. Courts have authority to issue restraining orders — also called protection orders or protective orders — in appropriate circumstances. If you face a poten…
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Can You Get Modification of an Alimony Order in Nevada?
August 24th, 2021
When a married couple gets a divorce, the final divorce decree may include provisions for payment of alimony by one of the spouses. Under limited circumstances, the court may grant a request for modification of an alimony order at a later time. Since…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
