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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

If you visit or live in Las Vegas, numerous federal, state, and local laws regulate your possession, ownership, and use of firearms. Knowing the laws that apply locally will help you avoid facing firearm criminal charges in Las Vegas, by preventing a… Read More

A criminal conviction on your record — or even an acquittal or dismissed charge — can negatively affect your life in many different ways. Under Nevada law, you may be able to seal your record. If you get your Las Vegas criminal record sealed, it… Read More