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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.
Defending Against Battery Domestic Violence Charges in Nevada
January 27th, 2025
The offense of battery domestic violence — often referred to as BDV — is a serious matter in Nevada. As either a misdemeanor or felony, a BDV conviction on your record has significant implications in addition to the criminal penalties. If you fac…
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Understanding Nevada DUI Charges for Prescription Medicine Use
January 10th, 2025
If you take prescription medication that interferes with your ability to drive a vehicle safely, you can be charged with DUI under Nevada law. Having a legal doctor’s prescription does not protect you from the consequences of taking the prescriptio…
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What Are the Charges for Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Nevada?
December 26th, 2024
A driver who causes an accident and leaves the scene — commonly referred to as a hit-and-run accident — may face serious criminal charges under Nevada laws, particularly if the crash causes bodily injury or death. In addition to the duty to stop,…
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Nevada Has Open Carry Laws for Firearms. What Does That Mean?
December 10th, 2024
For any Nevada resident or visitor who carries a gun, understanding the state’s firearm laws is essential. As an open carry jurisdiction, Nevada generally permits carrying a gun on your person in public without the need of a permit, as long as the…
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What Is a Domestic Partnership in Nevada?
November 22nd, 2024
Nevada statutes establish domestic partnership as an alternative to marriage for a couple seeking legal recognition of their relationship. Like marriage in Nevada, it is available to both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Under Nevada law, d…
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Should You Worry About a False Report to Child Protective Services?
November 11th, 2024
Child Protective Services is a Clark County Agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. In some situations, the parent of a child may make false claims to CPS in an effort to gain an advantage in a custody case. If your child’s oth…
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Understanding the Criminal Offense of Parental Kidnapping in Nevada
October 24th, 2024
Nevada parents who share custody of a child with or without a court order need to know that the state has a parental kidnapping law that applies to many situations in which a parent takes or hides a child without the other parent’s permission. Pote…
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Basics of Uncontested Divorce in Nevada / Advantages & Disadvantages
October 10th, 2024
If specific requirements are met, spouses who are planning to divorce may be able to save time and money by using a simplified, expedited Nevada process for an uncontested divorce by filing a joint petition for divorce. As with any divorce proceeding…
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Understanding the Presumption for Joint Custody of a Child in Nevada Law
September 23rd, 2024
Parents who are separated or divorced often struggle to figure out what they need to do to secure child custody rights. A central presumption established by Nevada law is that in the absence of a court decision, each parent has joint legal custody an…
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Nevada DUI Fatalities: How Vehicular Homicide, DUI Causing Injury or Death, and Vehicular Manslaughter Are Different
September 10th, 2024
If a DUI case involves an accident that results in a fatality, the driver may face an additional charge of vehicular homicide, DUI causing injury or death, or vehicular manslaughter. All these DUI-related charges are serious and carry additional pena…
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