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New Gun Law Decisions From the U.S. Supreme Court: ATF Bump Stock Ban Invalidated / Domestic Violence Gun Possession Ban Upheld
July 10th, 2024
The United States Supreme Court recently issued two significant decisions relating to federal gun laws. On June 14, 2024, the Court invalidated a 2018 ATF regulation banning bump stocks for firearms. A week later, on June 21, 2024, the Court upheld a…
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New ATF Ghost Gun Regulation
June 24th, 2024
The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the United States Department of Justice) has again taken aim at ghost guns and the gun-show loophole in federal law. In April 2024, DOJ amended ATF regulations by enacting a new direct f…
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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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