New Gun Law Decisions From the U.S. Supreme Court: ATF Bump Stock Ban Invalidated / Domestic Violence Gun Possession Ban Upheld

The United States Supreme Court recently issued two significant decisions relating to federal gun laws. On June 14, 2024, the Court invalidated a 2018 ATF regulation banning bump stocks for firearms. A week later, on June 21, 2024, the Court upheld a… Read More
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New ATF Ghost Gun Regulation

The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the United States Department of Justice) has again taken aim at ghost guns and the gun-show loophole in federal law. In April 2024, DOJ amended ATF regulations by enacting a new direct f… Read More
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Nevada Child Support Case?

Child support laws and rules are extremely complicated. While you are not required to have a lawyer represent you in a Nevada child support case, legal representation can be beneficial in many situations. In the discussion that follows, Las Vegas chi… Read More
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Categories: Nevada Family Law

Getting a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Las Vegas

Under Nevada state law, you may ask a court to issue a domestic violence protection order (also called a restraining order) when you have a specific relationship with another person who exhibits conduct that qualifies as domestic violence. While you… Read More
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Categories: Nevada Family Law

Can You Move with a Child When You Have Custody?

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… Read More
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Categories: Nevada Family Law

Do You Get Alimony in a Nevada Divorce?

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… Read More
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Categories: Nevada Family Law

How Does a Judge Determine the Best Interest of a Child in a Nevada Custody Case?

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… Read More
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Categories: Nevada Family Law

What Is Statutory Rape in Las Vegas?

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… Read More
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Marijuana Laws for Las Vegas Visitors and Residents in 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… Read More
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Can You Expunge a Las Vegas Criminal Record?

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… Read More
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