In the 2019 session, the legislature passed (and the Governor signed) new Nevada firearm laws that take effect in January 2020. Everyone who buys, transfers, owns, or carries a firearm should be familiar with the new statutes.
Key provisions of the n…
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Defending against any domestic violence accusation is essential. That is especially true because an allegation involving domestic violence can affect your life in many ways beyond the implications of a conviction (which include fines, prison time, an…
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The Nevada DUI (Driving Under the Influence) law includes provisions prohibiting operation of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, sometimes called DUID. Drugged driving offenses include use of legally obtained marijuana and prescription dru…
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For many criminal offenses, there is a time limit for criminal prosecution in Nevada. If the time limit expires, the prosecutor can no longer pursue the charges. The length of the period varies, depending on the specific offense.
If you face ch…
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The deadliest mass shooting in our country’s history occurred in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. Within a span of minutes, 58 people lost their lives, and more than 850 others suffered injuries. A primary reason the horrific attack shattered so many…
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If your visit to Las Vegas includes plans to finance your gambling with casino markers, be sure you understand exactly how markers work. If you use them and do not repay the money you borrow from the casino in a timely manner, you can face serious…
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On December 21, 2018, a new law called the FIRST STEP Act brought dramatic reform to federal prisons and the federal criminal justice system. The statute — characterized by the New York Times as embodying “the most significant changes to the cr…
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A Nevada statute governs the ability of law enforcement to collect a DNA sample after an arrest. Under the law, police must conduct a DNA test after a Las Vegas arrest in specific circumstances.
Required DNA Tests After a Las Vegas Arrest
On May…
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Conduct and activities that can lead to charges for Las Vegas fraud crimes cover a wide spectrum. Potential penalties often include heavy fines, lengthy prison sentences, restitution, and even reimbursement of investigation costs in some cases.
T…
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Las Vegas visitors and residents need to understand the Nevada implied consent laws that apply to DUI breath and blood tests. If you’re pulled over for suspected DUI or arrested on a charge, refusing to take the tests can make your circumstance…
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