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What Happens If You Get a 3rd, 4th, or 5th DUI in Nevada?
August 23rd, 2024
DUI laws in Nevada are some of the most severe in the country. Even a first DUI conviction has serious penalties and consequences. If you get more than two repeat convictions within a seven-year period, a third, fourth, or fifth DUI charge is a felon…
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Do You Need a Lawyer For a Las Vegas DUI Charge?
August 9th, 2024
If you face a DUI charge for alcohol or drugs in Las Vegas, you may wonder if you need to get a lawyer. You can represent yourself, but is it a good decision to defend against a DUI charge without help from a DUI defense lawyer? Probably not. Nevada…
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Federal Reclassification of Marijuana: What Will It Do?
July 24th, 2024
In mid-May of this year, the United States Department of Justice published a proposed regulation to reclassify marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act from a Schedule I drug (the most restrictive classification) to a Schedule III drug (…
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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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