» Nevada Criminal Defense

Vehicular homicide is a very serious DUI-related offense in the State of Nevada. The penalties and consequences of a conviction are severe. If you face a vehicular homicide charge, representation by an experienced criminal defense lawyer is essential… Read More

Nevada adopted recreational marijuana laws more than five years ago. While the sale, possession, and private use are not illegal for small amounts of the drug when specific criteria are met, you can still get arrested for drugged driving (DUI) if mar… Read More

Under Nevada law, a Las Vegas DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Generally, the first or second DUI offense is a misdemeanor — but there are exceptions. Every drunk driving charge is a serious matter. Y… Read More

If you consider buying a gun in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, you need to know about the laws that apply. Some categories of individuals are not eligible to purchase a firearm. If you are disqualified from buying a gun, it is illegal for you to p… Read More

In many criminal cases, entering a plea of nolo contendere, also referred to as no contest, is an alternative to pleading guilty in a criminal case. A no-contest plea is usually part of a plea bargain negotiated by the defendant’s criminal defense… Read More

Assault and battery are two different offenses in Nevada. A broad range of conduct may give rise to an assault charge. If an assault involves a deadly weapon, the category of the crime and the potential penalties increase significantly. Many items ca… Read More

Theft and larceny offenses often cause confusion. Theft is a broad category of crimes against property under Nevada laws. Larceny is a particular type of theft. To make things even more confusing, there are multiple categories of larceny. This arti… Read More

Nevada criminal charges sometimes result in deferred adjudications, which allow a defendant to receive a reduction or dismissal of the original charge by completing specific conditions. Generally, there are two types of deferral: a submittal and a… Read More