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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.
5 Social Media Cautions from a Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney
May 30th, 2018
When you visit Las Vegas for a lively good time, you should cut loose and enjoy yourself — that’s why you’re here, after all. But you should be careful about posting your adventures on social media. If you get a little too carried away, your po…
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Domestic Violence Arrests Can Affect Your Firearm Rights in Nevada
May 18th, 2018
If you are facing a Nevada criminal charge involving domestic violence, you need to be aware that a guilty plea or conviction can result in permanently losing your right to own firearms under state law, even if the charge is a misdemeanor. You can al…
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Immigration Consequences of a Guilty Plea to a Nevada Crime Involving Violence or Threat of Violence
March 30th, 2018
Author’s Note: On April 17, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Sessions v. Dimaya. The decision declared a subsection of the federal law provision relating to the definition of “crime of violence”…
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Alternative Sentencing in Las Vegas Criminal Cases
February 9th, 2018
Any criminal charge is a serious matter in Las Vegas. Whether you are a visitor or resident, a guilty plea or conviction potentially carries a significant fine and jail time. That conviction stays on your record and can cause serious problems in yo…
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Understanding the Federal Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban
January 17th, 2018
Nevada and federal laws prohibit convicted felons from possessing guns — that is a fairly well-known fact. What many people do not know is that a federal law called the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban forbids anyone convicted of even a misdeme…
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Disorderly Conduct Charges in Las Vegas
December 19th, 2017
Disorderly conduct — also referred to as disturbing the peace or breach of peace — is a criminal offense that is used frequently by Las Vegas law enforcement. For tourists and visitors, the charges often arise from situations at nightclubs, str…
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Open and Gross Lewdness in Las Vegas: What Tourists & Visitors Need to Know
November 9th, 2017
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas, you need to be aware of laws that are actively enforced and can get tourists in serious trouble.
One of those laws is Nevada’s open and gross lewdness statute, which has severe penalties and repercussions…
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Now It’s Easier to Seal a Criminal Record in Las Vegas: New Nevada Law Shortens Waiting Periods & More
October 16th, 2017
A criminal conviction on your record can negatively impact your life. But, if you have a Nevada conviction, sealing your record may just have become easier. A new law went into effect on October 1, 2017. It significantly shortened most of the waiting…
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Firearms and Marijuana in Las Vegas Don’t Mix Well — in More Ways Than One
September 11th, 2017
Now that recreational marijuana purchase and use is legal in Nevada, anyone who owns, carries, or wants to purchase a firearm needs to be aware of gun laws that apply to individuals who use marijuana in Las Vegas or elsewhere in the state. There ar…
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Recreational Marijuana in Las Vegas: Everything You Need to Know
August 25th, 2017
You can buy marijuana here in Las Vegas, but it’s tough to use or consume it here — or take it home if you live in another state. No one knows better than Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Joseph Gersten how tricky it can be to navigate Nevad…
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