Can You Move with a Child When You Have Custody?
May 10th, 2024
Specific Nevada statutes govern relocation of a child subject to a custody order. A parent with primary or joint physical custody of a child pursuant to a Nevada court order is not free to move with the child unless the relocating parent complies wit…
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Do You Get Alimony in a Nevada Divorce?
April 24th, 2024
Nevada divorce laws authorize a judge to award alimony, also called spousal support, to either spouse in a divorce proceeding. There is not, however, an entitlement to receive alimony when you get a Nevada divorce. The laws provide complex factors fo…
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How Does a Judge Determine the Best Interest of a Child in a Nevada Custody Case?
April 10th, 2024
Complex state laws apply to Nevada court decisions relating to the custody of a child. When a judge decides custody issues, the primary consideration under state law is what is in the best interest of the child. Determining the child’s best interes…
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What Is Statutory Rape in Las Vegas?
March 22nd, 2024
All sex crimes are serious offenses in Las Vegas. Statutory rape, formally named statutory sexual seduction, is a specifically defined sex crime that can carry substantial penalties, including prison time and a significant fine. Notably, it is a stri…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Marijuana Laws for Las Vegas Visitors and Residents in 2024
March 8th, 2024
A significant change in Nevada marijuana law effective on January 1, 2024, makes it a good time to review all the state laws that apply to purchase, possession, and use of recreational marijuana. For Las Vegas visitors and residents, violating any on…
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Can You Expunge a Las Vegas Criminal Record?
February 23rd, 2024
A criminal record can cause a multitude of problems in your life. Fortunately, in many cases, the State of Nevada provides a process to minimize the effects of a record. Unlike some states, Nevada does not have a way to expunge records, but there is…
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What Is Entrapment in a Nevada Criminal Case?
February 9th, 2024
If you face a criminal charge in Nevada, entrapment may be a potential defense to the charge, depending on the circumstances of the case. Generally, entrapment involves improper police conduct that induces a person to commit a crime that the person o…
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Can You Withdraw a Guilty Plea in a Las Vegas Criminal Case?
January 24th, 2024
In a Las Vegas criminal case, a defendant may regret entering a guilty plea for many different reasons. A specific Nevada law allows a defendant to make a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty, not guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere. The statu…
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3 Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
January 10th, 2024
Child custody matters are stressful, emotional, and often difficult to resolve. In the process of trying to solve a problem, you may make mistakes that inadvertently and unintentionally undermine your legal position in a child custody case. Being awa…
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Who Pays the Legal Fees for a Nevada Divorce?
December 22nd, 2023
The legal fees and costs of court proceedings may pose a financial challenge for a married individual who wants to pursue a divorce. For that reason, spouses considering divorce often ask whether the other spouse can be made to pay their legal fees.…
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