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When Do Police Need To Warn You About Your Rights?
October 7th, 2020
If police talk with you about anything, there are several important things you need to remember. First, you should understand the rights you have during law enforcement questioning. You also need to know when you can assert those rights. Finally —…
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Police Searches in Las Vegas: Know Your Rights
September 3rd, 2020
You can protect your important legal rights by knowing the basic rules that apply to police searches. Evidence seized in law enforcement searches is a primary resource that prosecutors use in attempting to show the commission of a crime. On account o…
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Did You Get a Traffic or Speeding Ticket in Las Vegas? Here’s What You Should Do.
July 15th, 2020
Judging by the number of recent speeding violations and other traffic offenses in Las Vegas, the exuberance of residents and visitors over the casino reopenings translated into more impatient and aggressive driving habits. One local traffic safety of…
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Benefits of Sealing a Criminal Record in Nevada
June 25th, 2020
If you have a criminal record, it is publicly available and can negatively impact many aspects of your life, including employment and housing. Fortunately, Nevada has laws that enable many people to ask a court to seal their records. The statutes and…
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New Bail Process Standards for Las Vegas Courts Under a Recent Nevada Supreme Court Decision
June 11th, 2020
In most cases, a person charged with a criminal offense in Las Vegas can post bail to stay out of prison between arrest and future court dates. While Nevada statutes govern the bail process, a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision added constitutional…
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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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