Nevada Criminal Defense
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.
Nevada DUI
Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Nevada DUI Laws to learn more.
Nevada Family Law
Few legal matters have the potential to alter an individual's life more than a legal dispute between family members. Visit our page on Nevada family law to learn more.
Nevada Immigration
Immigrating to the U.S. is a gauntlet of forms, rules and interviews. But our attorneys are committed to making the process as quick and easy for you as possible. Visit our page on Nevada immigration laws to learn more.
Nevada Personal Injury
If you have been injured in an accident, we will fight to recover the biggest settlement possible in your case. Visit our page on Nevada personal injury laws to learn more.
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In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are a set of rules and conditions that you are legally required to adhere to while serving your sentence outside of jail. Violating a term of probation can cause the judge to impose the original jail or prison sentence. Common Probation Terms If you get convicted of …
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How long does a felony stay on my record in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, felony cases stay on your criminal record forever unless you petition for a record seal. Felonies do not eventually “fall off.” Nevada imposes a five-year wait time before you can seal convictions for most category B, C, or D felonies. …
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In Nevada, “open murder” refers to when prosecutors charge defendants with all four types of homicides for one killing. These four homicide crimes are: First-degree murder, Second-degree murder, Voluntary manslaughter, and Involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors typically use the “open murder” strategy when they want to charge the defendant with first-degree murder but are unsure that they …
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The Nevada smoking age is 21 years old. The minimum tobacco age limit was recently raised from 18 years old to 21 years old to align with federal law.1 The purpose of the new laws raising the state and federal minimum age to sell and purchase tobacco products is to: promote public health, reduce secondhand …
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There is no statute of limitations to bring Nevada rape charges when there is DNA evidence of the suspect or a police report is filed within 20 years of the incident. Otherwise, the criminal statute of limitations is 20 years after the sexual assault. However, if the rape allegedly occurred before October 1, 2011, the …
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Nevada gun law does not prohibit possessing machine guns (automatic weapons). However, federal law prohibits the possession of machine guns unless they were lawfully possessed and registered prior to May 19, 1986. In order to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, you must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …
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Everyone knows that a murder conviction carries life in Nevada State Prison as a possible punishment. However, five other, lesser-known Nevada offenses also carry potential life in prison, including: Attempted murder by poison Sexual abuse of a child under 14 causing substantial bodily or mental harm Involuntary servitude of minors Child pornography Battery with intent …
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TL;DR You can legally drive in Nevada with a valid foreign driver’s license until it expires. Some non-citizens may qualify for a Nevada driver’s license depending on their immigration status. Tourists and exchange students are not eligible for a Nevada driver’s license. People with a valid and current driver’s license issued from a foreign country …
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Playlist: Nevada's Castle Doctrine Explained By Top Nevada Gun Rights LawyerWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada is one of the states that follows the Castle Doctrine. The law allows you to use force (even deadly force) in self-defense when an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 …
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In Nevada, speedy trial motions are where you ask the court to dismiss your criminal charges because you have not been given a trial within 60 days of your arraignment.1 Even if you agree to waive the 60-day rule, you can still bring a speedy trial motion later on if the court continues to …
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Loaded firearm in my vehicle — Is it legal in Nevada? NRS 503.165Watch this video on YouTube Nevada gun laws generally allow you to openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your vehicle. You may also openly display unloaded shotguns and rifles. Their magazines can be loaded, but no cartridge may be in the firing …
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A first-time Nevada DUI arrest triggers two entirely separate cases with separate penalties: The Administrative Case, where the DMV can revoke your license for 185 days (though you can usually keep driving with an ignition interlock device in your car); and The Criminal Case, where the court usually suspends any jail sentence as long as …
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In Nevada, felonies carry a minimum sentence of one year in Nevada State Prison. Though in many cases, the judge can grant you probation in lieu of prison. There are five different felony categories, each with its own default penalty range: Felony Nevada Sentence Category A felony life in prison with or without the possibility …
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Are nunchucks illegal in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, it is generally legal to have and carry nunchucks unless (a) you intend to inflict harm on someone else or (b) you take them onto school property. Illegally possessing or using nunchucks is a gross misdemeanor punishable by 364 days in jail and/or $2,000.1 …
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Yes, residual mouth alcohol is a defense that can get your Nevada DUI charges dismissed. Mouth alcohol can cause breathalyzers to return inaccurately high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings even if your actual BAC is legal (at or below 0.08%).1 Like it sounds, mouth alcohol is traces of alcohol in your mouth’s mucosal linings. You …
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Both Nevada law and federal law require that police have reasonable suspicion before they can stop and detain you on suspicion of a crime. This is sometimes called a “Terry Stop” or a “stop and frisk pat down.” A reasonable suspicion is a sensible and rational impression that you committed a crime. This impression gives …
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Joyriding may seem like a harmless guilty pleasure. All you are doing is taking someone else’s vehicle out for a spin and giving it back, often without them ever knowing it was gone. In Nevada, however, joyriding is a serious crime under NRS 205.2715. Formally called “unlawful taking of vehicle,” joyriding is a gross misdemeanor …
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Las Vegas’s main lots for impounded vehicles after a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 4220 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …
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It is unlawful in Nevada to have oral sex (“oral copulation”) with a minor under 16. It does not matter if the minor initiated or wanted the oral sex because 16-year-olds are too young to consent to penetrative sex in the eyes of the law. However, lawmakers recognize that young adults “hook up” with each other …
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Whether someone has vandalized your home or a negligent driver has crashed through your storefront, “injury to property” is a serious matter in Las Vegas. Property damage is not just a civil dispute over repair costs in Nevada. It can also be a high-stakes criminal charge. Whether you are facing criminal charges or seeking damages, …
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If you look at a crime map anywhere in Nevada, you will see that theft is the most common offense that shows up in both residential and commercial areas. Even if you avoid going to jail for theft, having a criminal record will severely limit your job prospects. If you are facing Nevada theft charges, …
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In Nevada, theft is generally charged as a felony if the value of the items/cash stolen is $1,200 or higher. However, Nevada prosecutors also bring felony theft charges for either: Pick-pocketing, robbing, burglarizing, or stealing a car, gun, or mail – no matter the value of the things stolen. Felonies carry a minimum of one …
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Most arrests in Las Vegas eventually lead to criminal charges being filed. Though in a minority of cases, when you check the court status online or show up for what you expect will be your arraignment, you will see a phrase that sounds like good news: “D.A. denial.” You might think, “Great! The District Attorney dropped …
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Does Nevada have "stand your ground" laws? (NRS 200.120)Watch this video on YouTube Nevada is a “stand your ground” state, like most states. You have no “duty to retreat” from violent threats such as assault or battery, even if you have the opportunity to flee. In fact, you can fight back in self-defense (or defense …
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"Casino Markers" in Las Vegas – What are they?Watch this video on YouTube A casino marker is a short-term, interest-free line of credit that casinos extend to patrons to gamble with on the premises. In Nevada, failing to repay casino markers is usually a category D felony, carrying: 1 to 4 years in prison plus …
