In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, San Bernardino, and elsewhere, there has been an uptick in crimes against Muslim-Americans, including vandalism of mosques. If you vandalize or damage a mosque in Las Vegas or disrupt worship being conducted within a mosque, you can face serious criminal penalties. NRS 206.125 NRS 206.125 makes …
According to the White House, Nevada’s drug overdose rate far exceeds the national average and is the fourth highest in the nation. Many people in Las Vegas who die from a drug overdose could have survived if they had received medical attention immediately. That’s why Nevada passed a new law in 2015 that shields individuals …
If you’ve been arrested and charged with domestic violence in Henderson, Nevada, you may be scared, in shock, or physically hurt. During such times, it’s important to try to think clearly and take some steps that can go a long way towards protecting yourself, your rights, and your future. While the circumstances of your Henderson domestic violence …
When events happen during the course of a Reno, Nevada criminal trial which put that right at risk, or if a jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the judge may declare a mistrial. What is a “Mistrial” Just like a “misfire” of a gun is a shot that either didn’t go off as …
We all owe a debt of profound gratitude to our nation’s veterans and their service. However, if someone in Henderson, Nevada dishonors that service by makings misrepresentations about their military honors in order to obtain money or other benefits, they are committing a federal crime and can go to jail. The federal Stolen Valor Act …
There is big money to be made in scrap metal. While selling scrap metal found on the street or in alleys or garbage in Reno may be a good source of cash, stealing scrap metal from homes, businesses, or public property can be a good source of Nevada criminal charges. Stealing, taking, and carrying away …
If you are at your home in Las Vegas and the police show up with a search warrant, you need to know how to respond in a way that protects your rights and does not make the situation worse. As a preliminary matter, if you have been served with a search warrant, or you know …
If you live in Nevada and want to let your minor (under 18) child hold or use a gun, rifle, or another firearm, you could face criminal charges. NRS 202.300 makes it illegal for anyone in Nevada under the age of 18 to handle or possess any firearm of any kind for hunting, target practice, …
“I was set up!” is a cry that has been said by many of those who’ve been arrested in a sting or undercover operation conducted by police. If you find yourself saying that after selling drugs in Las Vegas to an undercover police officer, you may be wondering if you can claim “entrapment” as a …
If you are facing criminal charges, you want your ordeal to be over with as quickly as possible. But do not let your desire for a quick resolution make you rush into entering a guilty plea. The consequences of pleading guilty to a crime in Nevada can last a lifetime. A Nevada plea bargain is …
The Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors who have been charged with a crime. Children who are charged with offenses that would be crimes if they were adults are classified as delinquents. Status offenders are those children who commit acts that are unlawful because of their age, such as truancy, incorrigibility, and runaway. Status offenders …
If you have been found guilty of a Nevada crime, a punishment will be imposed upon you by a judge. The punishment for a criminal conviction is called a sentence. The court hearing where the judge gives you your sentence is called the Nevada sentence hearing. Nevada Revised Statutes 176.015 states that after a criminal …
If you are convicted of first-degree murder in Nevada, you face the possibility of the death penalty. Nevada is one of 31 states (as of 2015) that allow the imposition of capital punishment, and uses lethal injection as its sole method of execution. Death Sentences Are More Likely to be Imposed Than Carried Out The …
Even in the best circumstances, let’s face it, it is an uncomfortable feeling to be questioned by police. Even if it is just an incidental conversation, people can feel like they are on high alert, or need to watch every word they say. What your rights are during questioning will depend on what type of …
Most people do not like the sight of litter. But did you know that in the state of Nevada, littering is not only a nuisance, is also a crime? There are local as well as state laws that prohibit the depositing of garbage and other unwholesome or hazardous materials on public and private property. Most …
If you are a legal alien in Nevada, you cannot be deported unless you plead guilty to, or are convicted of certain types of crimes. These crimes include aggravated felonies, drug crimes, firearm crimes, domestic violence crimes, or crimes moral turpitude. Aggravated Felonies There are several different kinds of Nevada crimes that qualify as aggravated felonies. Theft …
Many states, including Nevada, use DUI checkpoints as one method of cracking down on drunk drivers. Also referred to as sobriety checkpoints, DUI checkpoints are locations where police station legal roadblocks where officers stop and check drivers for signs of impairment indicating intoxication. DUI checkpoints in the United States are only legal if they are …
Many people are under the mistaken belief that the rule of law does not apply to Burning Man, the highly unorthodox week-long festival that erupts every August in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Burning Man celebrates freedom of expression, but that does not include using illegal drugs. “Burners” all are subject to Washoe County, Nevada state, …
Police misconduct refers to wrongful actions committed by police officers within the scope of their official duties. Police misconduct in Las Vegas is both a breach of the public trust and a miscarriage of justice when the illegal actions result in a wrongful conviction. Police misconduct can come in a variety of forms. Here are some of …
Regardless of whether you are a permanent resident, have a green card, or are in the country on a visa, if you’re not a US citizen, a felony criminal conviction may result in your deportation and banishment from the country permanently. A gross misdemeanor criminal conviction can prevent an immigrant from contesting removal in Immigration …
If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be able to file an appeal. A Nevada appeal is different from other types of post-trial motions requesting that the trial court change its verdict or order a new trial. Judges do not often overrule their own decisions, so in many circumstances an appeal may be …
If a restraining order has been issued against you in Nevada, it is possible to get the restraining order lifted or dissolved. Only a Nevada court may lift or dissolve a Nevada restraining order, often referred to as a protection order in the state court system. A Nevada restraining order can only be lifted by …
Internet crime is a broad category, since there are a variety of crimes that can be committed over the internet. Identity theft and computer hacking are two of the more common internet crimes. The federal computer fraud law that most directly relates to internet crime is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), (18 U.S.C. 1030). …
Las Vegas Defense Group scores a major victory with the Nevada Supreme Court. Today the Nevada Supreme Court published an opinion reversing our client’s two convictions for the Nevada crime of rape. The justices held that the lower court committed a “structural error,” effectively voiding the guilty verdicts. So as it stands now, it is …
What is the difference between a state and a federal crime? The U.S. Constitution allows states the power to govern themselves. However, if there is a matter that concerns national welfare, then federal law prevails. State v. Federal Crime The state of Nevada will have jurisdiction over defendants who violate Nevada state laws. Federal laws come …
