An arrest does NOT guarantee a conviction. We may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed without a trial. Visit our page on Nevada criminal defense laws to learn more.
Selected by Super Lawyers as a 2023 Mountain States Rising Star, Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger practices criminal defense and family law in Nevada. Adam has a long track record of persuading prosecutors to dismiss or substantially reduce charges without a trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned courtroom litigator and is ready to argue for a full acquittal to a jury. If you need a Las Vegas defense lawyer, call Adam.
Adam is a born jurist. He recently served with the Nevada Attorney General, where he gained valuable insight into how prosecutors build cases. He now uses this “insider knowledge” to craft the most effective defense available for our clients.
As early as his undergraduate years at the University of Redlands – where he made Dean’s List four times – Adam conducted extensive legal research on such monumental issues as physician aid-in-dying and marijuana legalization. He even was the primary research assistant on a medical marijuana academic paper that was presented at Oxford University in 2010.
Though it was during Adam’s law school days at UNLV’s Boyd School of Law (where he graduated cum laude) that he truly forged his devotion to criminal defense. As an extern to a Clark County District Judge, he received an invaluable “backstage view” of how justice is administered and which courtroom styles prove most effective.
Adam also found time to excel at Moot Court and Client Counseling competitions, which further honed his advocacy skills that he now wields for the benefit of our clients.
Recent Cases:
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Not Guilty verdict for Embezzlement
State v. C.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with embezzlement for allegedly renting a car and driving off with it. Adam was able to get the rental tech to admit that he doubted whether our client was the person who took the car. Adam kept the detective in the case from testifying about the surveillance video because it was not preserved and he had no personal knowledge of the client. Adam pointed out how the signatures and addresses on the client’s driver’s license and the rental contract differed. Adam also showed how the police officer did a minimal investigation and had mistakes in his police report. The judge in the bench trial found our client not guilty.
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OR release granted in drug case carrying possible life sentence
U.S. v. O.S. (U.S. District Court in Nevada)
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First-degree murder charge dismissed
State v. J.M. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
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Solicitation charge dismissed
State v. J.A. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
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Battery charge dismissed
State v. M.J. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
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Embezzlement charge dismissed
State v. K.Y. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Client was charged with embezzlement for allegedly voiding out transactions at her place of work and placing the cash in the tip jar. Adam persuaded the court to dismiss the entire case with no conviction once the client paid restitution and a small fine and avoided further arrest while the case was open. Since the charge was dismissed, the client can pursue a record seal right away.
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Battery charge dismissed
State v. K.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
The court dismissed our client’s misdemeanor battery charge once she paid a fine, completed community service and avoided further arrests while the case was open. Since the charge was dismissed (meaning there is no conviction), the client can pursue a record seal right away.
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Battery charge dismissed
State v. M.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
The court dismissed our client’s misdemeanor battery charge once he completed an impulse control class, paid a $350 fine and avoided further arrests while the case was open. Since the charge was dismissed (meaning there is no conviction), the client can pursue a record seal right away.
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11 felonies and 3 gross misdemeanors dismissed
State v. A.P. (Clark County District Court)
Read the Las Vegas Review-Journal article. In this high profile case, our client is an accomplished and well-respected attorney. She was indicted on fourteen charges related to allegations that she brought a cell phone into the Clark County Detention Center for her incarcerated client to use. She faced decades in prison. Adam Solinger penned a “motion to dismiss the charges” explaining how the doctrine of separation of powers prohibited liability from extending to our client. The court agreed with Adam’s arguments and dismissed the entire case, including all fourteen felony and gross misdemeanor charges against her.
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Battery domestic violence dismissed
State v. S.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
The state was going to file felony charges because the alleged victim in the case had an injury, but Adam persuaded the state to drop the case if our client agreed to complete community service and counseling a pay a fine. Our client completed everything, and there is no conviction on the record.
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Trespass dismissed
State v. J.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client got into an altercation with a security guard at a hotel and was taken into custody for trespass. Adam Solinger got the case dismissed for a $250 fine.
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Battery domestic violence dismissed
State v. J.E. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was accused of hitting his wife. Adam Solinger negotiated a deal where the entire charge was dismissed once our client completed some counseling and community service. So there is no conviction on his record.
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Not Guilty verdict for Violation of Protection Order
City v. N.S. (Las Vegas Municipal Court)
In our client’s bench trial for an alleged violation of a temporary protection order (TPO), the prosecutor refused to call the cop who issued the TPO. Adam argued that this violated our client’s right to confront his accuser. The judge agreed, and our client was acquitted.
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DUI dismissed
City v. R.M. (Las Vegas Municipal Court)
Our client faced DUI charges. Adam produced physician’s records in court that suggested our client was suffering from a medical episode at the time, and the City Attorney agreed to dismiss the case.
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Battery Domestic Violence dismissed
State v. A.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was accused of battery domestic violence by her dad. The state made a plea bargain offer where our client could plead to a lesser battery account, but ultimately we requested a trial. But on the trial date, no witnesses for the state appeared. The charge was dismissed.
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Exploitation of vulnerable/older person dismissed
State v. M.L. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was accused of exploitation of a vulnerable older person (category B felony). The state’s original complaint was incorrect, but the statute of limitations had run by the time the state amended the complaint. Adam opposed the complaint in a creative argument–even alluding to the board game Clue–and won. The state was forced to dismiss the charge.
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Battery dismissed
State v. T.W. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was accused of misdemeanor battery. Adam negotiated a deal where the entire case was dismissed once our client completed an online class and performed community service.
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Trespass dismissed
State v. A.L. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was in the Excalibur when he was cited for trespass. Adam persuaded the D.A. to dismiss the case once our client paid a $503 fine. Since there was no conviction, our client may get his records sealed right away.
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“DUI” charge reduced to reckless driving
State v. I.F. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with misdemeanor DUI. Adam negotiated a deal where the D.A. reduced the charge to reckless driving in exchange for our client completing a Coroners DUI class.
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Airport violation, drunk at airport, and drug paraphernalia charge dismissed
State v. S.T. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with violating airport rules, being drunk at the airport, and possessing drug paraphernalia. Just before trial was supposed to take place, Adam persuaded the D.A. to dismiss all charges once our client finishes 25 hours of community service, completes a Lower Level Drug Class, and avoids more arrests while the case is open. After the case is over, our client will have no conviction.
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Open or Gross Lewdness charge dismissed
State v. J.C. (Laughlin Justice Court)
Our client faced charges for the gross misdemeanor open or gross lewdness. Adam convinced the state to agree to a deal where our client would originally submit to the misdemeanor crime of disorderly conduct, pay a fine, take impulse control counseling, and avoid further arrest for a specified period. Once our client completed these terms, the entire case was dismissed and there was no conviction.
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Lewdness with a Minor charge to be reduced to non-sexual coercion
State v. A.G. (Clark County District Court)
Our client faced charges for several category A felonies, including lewdness with a minor, carrying life in prison and mandatory sex registration. Adam wrote a sentencing memorandum arguing that our client should not be incarcerated and should have all the original charges against him dropped; in exchange for this, our client would initially plead to attempted lewdness, which would then be reduced to non-sexually motivated coercion following the successful completion of probation. The judge agreed with Adam.
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“DUI” charge reduced to reckless driving
State v. J.D. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with misdemeanor DUI. Las Vegas Defense Group uncovered problems with the state evidence, including a missing affidavit. The D.A. reduced the charge to reckless driving.
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Jaywalking charge dismissed
State v. S.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Adam convinced the judge to dismiss our client’s jaywalking charge completely with no penalties at all.
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“Engaging in Business without a License” charge dismissed
State v. G.G. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client, who is a contractor, was charged for engaging in business without a license. Adam got the case dismissed in exchange for the client paying a small fine and not getting arrested for 6 months.
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Bad check charge dismissed
State v. E.L. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client faced charges for passing a bad check after inadvertently checking the same check twice (once at a casino). Adam got the arrest warrant recalled without our client having to be jailed, and he ultimately negotiated a full case dismissal with no conviction. The only condition was that our client pays restitution to the casino.
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Battery domestic violence charge to be dismissed
State v. P.D. (Reno Justice Court)
Our client faced charges for battery domestic violence against his wife. Adam Solinger negotiated a deal where the entire charge will be dismissed without a conviction once our client completes “Veteran’s Court,” a one-year rehabilitation program.
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Lewdness with a minor felony to be reduced to misdemeanor battery
State v. M.D. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with lewdness with a minor, a felony that carries sex registry requirements. Adam Solinger negotiated a deal where our client would submit to impulse control counseling and a psycho-sexual evaluation (as well as an order not to pick up any new cases for six months) in exchange for having the charge reduced to misdemeanor battery. Misdemeanor battery does not require sex registration, and it may be sealed in two years.
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Statutory rape felony to be reduced to a misdemeanor
State v. P.B. & D.S. (Clark County District Court)
Our clients were charged with statutory sexual seduction. Adam Solinger negotiated a deal where our clients pleaded to coercion (non-sexual), which will be reduced to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor once they complete probation.
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DUI reduced to reckless driving
State v. L.D. (Las Vegas Justice Court)
Our client was charged with drunk driving. Adam Solinger negotiated a deal where our client would complete standard DUI minimum penalties including paying a fine and attending two classes in exchange for the charge being reduced to reckless driving. Whereas a DUI conviction has a seven-year waiting period to be sealed, reckless driving convictions can be sealed after only one year.