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3 Guidelines to Follow If You’re Arrested in Las Vegas
May 14th, 2020
Even with the Covid-19 stay-at-home order in effect, Las Vegas Metro Police officers are still making arrests at a steady pace. Reports indicate a surprisingly high number of DUI arrests, as well as an increase in arrests for robbery and assault, inc…
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Can You Face Conspiracy Charges in Nevada Even If You Don’t Commit a Crime?
April 16th, 2020
In Las Vegas, the criminal offense of conspiracy may be charged under either Nevada state law or federal law. In both cases, a conspiracy charge alleges an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime. State law requires only the agreement…
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Commercial DUI in Las Vegas (What You Need to Know)
March 3rd, 2020
If you drive a commercial vehicle in Las Vegas, drunk driving and drugged driving fall under a specific Nevada law that applies to commercial DUI. Penalties for a conviction include suspension or revocation of your commercial driver’s license (CDL)…
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High-Risk Protection Orders in Nevada (FAQ)
January 20th, 2020
A Nevada law providing for court-issued orders for protection against high-risk behavior went into effect on January 1, 2020. The statute, known as a “red flag” law, authorizes Nevada state courts to issue an ex parte (temporary) or extended prot…
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Nevada Background Check Act Requirements for Private Gun Sales & Transfers (Effective January 2, 2020)
January 16th, 2020
The Nevada Background Check Act, enacted into law in February 2019, went into effect on January 2, 2020. By requiring background checks for most sales and transfers of firearms between unlicensed individuals, the new law closes the gap created by the…
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5 Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ: How Do You Remove a Las Vegas DUI Conviction Record?
October 3rd, 2019
Whether you live in Nevada or another state, a Las Vegas DUI conviction record — or even an arrest — can make your life difficult. Criminal records are public and available to anyone throughout the U.S. who does a background check. Your record ca…
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How To Seal a Marijuana Conviction Record Under the Nevada Second Chance Act
September 30th, 2019
Despite legalization of marijuana in Nevada as of July 1, 2017, many individuals with a conviction for possessing now-legal amounts of marijuana still face problems with employment, credit, and housing because of their existing record. A new law pass…
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New Nevada Firearm Laws For 2020: Background Checks & “Red Flag” Protection Orders
August 22nd, 2019
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 a Domestic Violence Accusation in Las Vegas
August 19th, 2019
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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Understanding Las Vegas Drugged Driving Offenses
August 13th, 2019
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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