When parents share custody of a child under a court order, each parent must understand and comply with the provisions of the order. Violating a child custody order can pose a risk of criminal sanctions and affect parental rights in the future. If you… Read More

If you live outside Nevada, you may be able to file for a Las Vegas divorce as a non-resident if your spouse lives here and other legal requirements are met. However, you need to make certain that you completely understand all the ramifications of fi… Read More

If a Nevada court orders you to pay child support, failing to make payments can have significant consequences. Failure to pay the ordered amount may constitute a criminal offense under Nevada law, and the parent entitled to payment may use the contem… Read More

Confusion abounds when it comes to whether prostitution is legal in Las Vegas. While Nevada is the only state in the U.S. with legalized prostitution, state law makes prostitution illegal in Clark County, which includes Las Vegas. Visitors can land i… Read More

Shoplifting falls under the broad category of theft in Nevada statutes, but the state does not have a specific offense called shoplifting. Instead, intentional theft from a retail business is typically charged as a larceny offense. If the value of th… Read More

Under Nevada law, conviction of any crime using a deadly weapon can lead to enhanced penalties and, for some offenses, ineligibility for probation or a suspended sentence. The implications are especially severe because state law contains a very broad… Read More

Nevada law provides for three separate stalking offenses: stalking, aggravated stalking, and cyberstalking. Any stalking charge is a serious matter with significant potential penalties and consequences beyond the criminal penalties. If you face any t… Read More

Misdemeanors and felonies are the two broad classifications of crimes in the State of Nevada. Within those two classes, there are additional categories, based on the severity of the violation. The class and category of a criminal violation affects po… Read More