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Basic Facts about Buying a Gun in Las Vegas
November 23rd, 2022
If you consider buying a gun in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, you need to know about the laws that apply. Some categories of individuals are not eligible to purchase a firearm. If you are disqualified from buying a gun, it is illegal for you to p…
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What Is a Plea of Nolo Contendere in a Nevada Criminal Case?
September 28th, 2022
In many criminal cases, entering a plea of nolo contendere, also referred to as no contest, is an alternative to pleading guilty in a criminal case. A no-contest plea is usually part of a plea bargain negotiated by the defendant’s criminal defense…
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What Constitutes Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Nevada?
July 22nd, 2022
Assault and battery are two different offenses in Nevada. A broad range of conduct may give rise to an assault charge. If an assault involves a deadly weapon, the category of the crime and the potential penalties increase significantly. Many items ca…
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What Is the Difference Between Theft and Larceny in Nevada?
July 11th, 2022
Theft and larceny offenses often cause confusion. Theft is a broad category of crimes against property under Nevada laws. Larceny is a particular type of theft. To make things even more confusing, there are multiple categories of larceny. This arti…
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What Is the Difference Between a Submittal and a Stay of Adjudication in a Nevada Criminal Case?
July 6th, 2022
Nevada criminal charges sometimes result in deferred adjudications, which allow a defendant to receive a reduction or dismissal of the original charge by completing specific conditions. Generally, there are two types of deferral: a submittal and a…
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Driving with a Suspended License Is Not Worth the Risk
June 29th, 2022
The State of Nevada requires every driver to have a valid driving license in their possession. Driving after a license suspension, cancellation, or revocation is a misdemeanor criminal charge with severe potential penalties that include an additional…
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New Federal Ghost Gun Regulation Adopted
May 24th, 2022
The federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, published a new federal regulation governing ghost guns on April 26, 2022. The rule, which revises and amends existing ATF regulations, becomes effective on Augus…
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Understanding Felony Murder in Nevada
March 24th, 2022
The criminal offense commonly called felony murder is a type of first degree murder in Nevada. The law defines felony murder as a murder that occurs during commission or attempted commission of specific crimes. Felony murder is a category A felony th…
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What Are the Exceptions to the Miranda Rights Rule?
March 17th, 2022
The legal requirement that police advise individuals of their Constitutional rights under specific circumstances is well-established. The Miranda rights rule ultimately can result in suppression of evidence obtained in violation of the rule. However,…
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What’s the Future of the Nevada Ghost Gun Law?
February 14th, 2022
In December 2020, a Nevada state court judge invalidated key portions of the new Nevada ghost gun law. The statute, which had an effective date of January 1, 2022, addresses production and possession of unregistered firearms. While the court ruling t…
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