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Yes. NRS 426.805 makes it a Nevada misdemeanor to fraudulently misrepresent an animal as a service animal. Penalties for trying to pass off a fake service dog as real include up to $500 in fines. Currently, assistance dog fraud is only a state crime and not also a federal crime.1 Service dog fraud typically occurs …
Generally speaking, once a defendant pleads guilty to a criminal charge, the terms of the agreement are binding and defendants cannot reverse the plea deal just because they change their mind. However, there are three situations in which a plea bargain in criminal cases can get reversed. These are when: the criminal defendant successfully brings …
An arraignment is typically the first court hearing, or a defendant’s first appearance in court, in a criminal case and it marks one of the initial stages in the pretrial process. During the hearing, the judge will inform the defendant of the charges filed against him or her and will ask how the accused pleads …
Also called larceny from a person, pick-pocketing (NRS 205.270) is always a category C felony under Nevada law – even for a first time offense. Defendants face a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, possibly up to $10,000 in fines, and restitution of the items or cash stolen. And if the pickpocketing victim …
Under California law, a “grand jury” refers to a group of citizens who are brought together to determine whether or not charges should be brought against a potential defendant in certain criminal cases. A preliminary hearing, by contrast, is a proceeding held before a judge in which he/she determines whether there is enough evidence in …
All Nevada criminal records are eventually sealable except convictions for either (1) felony DUI, (2) felony BUI, (3) invasion of the home (NRS 205.067) with a deadly weapon, (4) certain crimes against children, and (5) sex crimes. These convictions remain on the defendant’s criminal record forever in the state of Nevada. But if the charge …
Epilepsy — Can the DMV revoke my license because of it?Watch this video on YouTube The California DMV may revoke or suspend your driver’s license due to epilepsy, seizures, or other consciousness disorders. But the DMV may only do so if your driving ability is actually negatively affected by your medical condition. Note that the …
Colorado recording law permits people to secretly record conversations they are participating in. It does not matter whether these conversations are in person or over the phone. But secretly recording other people’s conversations may qualify as criminal wiretapping or eavesdropping (CRS 18-9-303 – 304) depending on the circumstances. Is recording in-person conversations legal in Colorado? …