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What Is Statutory Rape in Las Vegas?
March 22nd, 2024
All sex crimes are serious offenses in Las Vegas. Statutory rape, formally named statutory sexual seduction, is a specifically defined sex crime that can carry substantial penalties, including prison time and a significant fine. Notably, it is a stri…
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Marijuana Laws for Las Vegas Visitors and Residents in 2024
March 8th, 2024
A significant change in Nevada marijuana law effective on January 1, 2024, makes it a good time to review all the state laws that apply to purchase, possession, and use of recreational marijuana. For Las Vegas visitors and residents, violating any on…
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Can You Expunge a Las Vegas Criminal Record?
February 23rd, 2024
A criminal record can cause a multitude of problems in your life. Fortunately, in many cases, the State of Nevada provides a process to minimize the effects of a record. Unlike some states, Nevada does not have a way to expunge records, but there is…
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What Is Entrapment in a Nevada Criminal Case?
February 9th, 2024
If you face a criminal charge in Nevada, entrapment may be a potential defense to the charge, depending on the circumstances of the case. Generally, entrapment involves improper police conduct that induces a person to commit a crime that the person o…
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Can You Withdraw a Guilty Plea in a Las Vegas Criminal Case?
January 24th, 2024
In a Las Vegas criminal case, a defendant may regret entering a guilty plea for many different reasons. A specific Nevada law allows a defendant to make a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty, not guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere. The statu…
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Reckless Driving Penalty Increase Under New Nevada Law
November 10th, 2023
In the 2023 legislative session, Nevada adopted a new law increasing potential penalties for a reckless driving conviction in the state. The statute, known as Rex’s Law, was adopted after a 13-year-old boy died in an accident caused by a reckless d…
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Nevada Marijuana Law Changes in January 2024
October 24th, 2023
A law enacted during the 2023 legislative session and signed by the Governor makes significant changes in existing marijuana laws. For consumers, the primary change is an increase in the amount of cannabis that an adult can purchase and possess, with…
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New Nevada Firearm Safety Law Requires Gun Locks For Sales and Transfers
October 10th, 2023
Adopted in the 2023 legislative session, amendments to existing Nevada gun safety laws implemented changes to state firearm laws, effective July 1, 2023. A key provision now requires licensed dealers to provide a gun lock with every gun sale or trans…
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Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on ATF Ghost Gun Regulation
September 22nd, 2023
The Supreme Court of the United States recently handed down an order in a pending case relating to the ghost gun regulation promulgated in 2022 by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). A Texas federal court invalidated t…
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What Happens If You Do Not Pay Child Support?
July 24th, 2023
If a Nevada court orders you to pay child support, failing to make payments can have significant consequences. Failure to pay the ordered amount may constitute a criminal offense under Nevada law, and the parent entitled to payment may use the contem…
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