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Check here for legal updates and answers to your frequently asked questions about Nevada law. Please note: the law changes regularly and this website's content may not always indicate the current state of the law. Information provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you require legal advice, please contact The Gersten Law Firm or consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
Shoplifting Offenses and Penalties in Las Vegas
June 23rd, 2023
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…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Qualifies as a Deadly Weapon in Nevada?
June 9th, 2023
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…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Conduct Constitutes Stalking in Nevada?
May 24th, 2023
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…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Is the Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Charges?
May 10th, 2023
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…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Can You Carry a Gun in a Car in Las Vegas?
April 24th, 2023
Even though the laws in the State of Nevada permit open carry of firearms, a person who owns or has a gun is subject to numerous federal and state statutes and regulations. A common question that Las Vegas residents and visitors often ask is whether…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Process for Termination of Parental Rights in Nevada
April 10th, 2023
The State of Nevada has a specific court process for termination of parental rights. The same process applies, regardless of the circumstances and the reason for terminating a parent’s rights. The process may be voluntary if both parents agree on t…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
What Is the Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Custody in Nevada?
March 24th, 2023
Legal issues relating to child custody can be difficult and emotionally distressing, whether they occur in a divorce or in a separate custody proceeding. In Nevada, part of the reason is the complexity of the laws that apply to custody determinations…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
What Are Your Property Rights in a Las Vegas Divorce?
March 10th, 2023
Nevada is a community property state, which means that property acquired during a marriage is the property of both spouses, unless it falls within a few narrow exceptions. If a married couple gets a divorce in Nevada, all community property must be d…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Do You Pay Child Support When You Have Joint Custody?
February 24th, 2023
Child custody and child support are two critical legal matters that need to be resolved when parents of a child do not live together. These issues may be determined during a divorce case or in separate legal actions. Under Nevada law, one parent may…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Do You Need a Lawyer to Get a Las Vegas Divorce?
February 10th, 2023
Nevada law does not require you to have legal representation in a divorce proceeding. The legal process is fairly straightforward, but decisions you make during the process can impact your life for years after the divorce. Even if the divorce is amic…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
