People accused of felony offenses should consult with a criminal defense attorney for help. A felony defense lawyer will advise the defendant on the best legal defense to raise to contest any criminal charges filed. A successful defense could lead to a dismissal of the charge or a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor. …
Colorado judges generally have discretion over whether to impose concurrent- or consecutive sentencing unless a specific statute mandates otherwise. Concurrent means that the defendant serves two or more separate sentences at the same time. And consecutive means that the defendant serves the separate sentences one-after-the-other. When are consecutive sentences mandatory in Colorado? Consecutive sentences are …
Some people convicted of DUI in California and sentenced to jail time may have the option to enter a work-release program as an alternative to serving time in jail. Penal Code 4024.2 PC is the California statute that sets forth many of the requirements for a work-release program. Per this law, offenders can avoid jail …
Car accident victims who are self-employed can prove their lost wages by using prior tax returns, 1099s, invoices, bank statements, contracts, and even statements from current clients. These documents can show the extent of the income that was lost due to the accident. Any income that is not reflected on these documents can be difficult …
1. What are my legal duties after a car accident in Denver Colorado? If you are involved in a car accident in Denver, Colorado, you must stop and trade insurance information and contact information with the other driver(s), pedestrian(s), or bicyclist(s). Otherwise, you face hit and run charges. If someone is injured in the accident, …
The core difference between defamation and false light is that defamation harms the victim’s reputation, while false light invades the victim’s privacy. There are many implications that come from this difference. For example, a defamatory statement only has to be made to one other person, while false light requires the disclosure to be to the …
Generally, if the car accident produced injuries or significant property damage, a police report has to be filed within a day if the police did not already produce one at the scene of the accident. Drivers may have longer to file an accident report with their state’s DMV. Failing to timely file these can lead …
All personal injury demand letters should include all of the parties involved, a description of the accident, a summary of the damages and aftermath, and a demand for compensation. Equally important is to not include things like an unreasonable demand, an admission of fault, or precise details that can be challenged. A personal injury attorney …
There is no specific rule that prohibits a defendant in a criminal case from speaking directly with the district attorney in an attempt to negotiate a resolution of the charges. However, most jurisdictions have ethics rules that say prosecutors cannot speak directly with defendants whom they know to be represented by an attorney. If a …
A misdemeanor arraignment hearing is usually the first formal court hearing in a criminal case in which a defendant is charged with a misdemeanor offense. During the hearing in most jurisdictions, the court advises the accused of his/her Constitutional rights, the issue of bail and release is determined, the defendant learns of the specific charges …
State laws throughout the United States say that handicap permit holders are the only people that can legally use them. But a person can generally use a parking placard as either a driver or a passenger. This means placard holders can use them in another car as long as they are in the car at …
In criminal cases in the United States, a defendant can generally seek to withdraw a guilty plea after sentencing by filing a motion to withdraw the plea and demonstrating good cause therefore. If the judge denies the motion, the defendant may be able to appeal the judge’s decision. Under California criminal law, a defendant can …
In California, it can be legal to kill someone in self-defense. However, it is only a justifiable homicide if the person had a reasonable belief that there was an imminent danger of being killed or seriously hurt, that deadly force was the only way to prevent it, and used an appropriate level of force. Otherwise, …
Yes, the possession of a stolen vehicle identification number (VIN) is a crime. Depending on the state, it is usually a severe misdemeanor or a low-level felony. Convictions can carry up to several years in prison. However, prosecutors generally have to prove that the defendant knew the VIN was stolen and intended to harm a …
Yes, some forms of gambling are legal in California. The California Constitution bans some types of gambling, but provides a list of exemptions. These include casinos on Indian land, the state lottery, and betting on horse races. California Penal Code 330 PC only criminalizes certain specific games, as well as banking games and percentage games. …
The difference between Penal Code 273.5 PC and Penal Code 243(e)(1) PC rests on whether the domestic violence victim suffered a physical injury. Section 273.5 covers domestic violence that causes corporal injury. Section 243(e)(1) applies to domestic violence that does not cause an injury. Because 273.5 PC involves more serious conduct, the penalties of a …
An injured employee whose Nevada workers’ compensation claim is denied can appeal and have a hearing – which is like an informal trial. The hearing officer would then decide whether to grant the injured employee workers’ compensation benefits, such as: Permanent partial disability (PPD) Permanent total disability (PTD) Temporary partial disability (TPD) Temporary total disability …
In general, the fee to reinstate a Nevada driver’s license following a DUI is $120 plus a $35 victim fee. For non-DUI cases, the Nevada DMV license reinstatement fee is $75. And if the person has to retake a driving knowledge and skills test, there is an additional fee of $10.1 Note that these administrative …
You can find out if there is a misdemeanor on your criminal history by requesting a copy of your criminal record. You can request a copy of your criminal record from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the relevant agency in your state. In California, that is the California Department of Justice. A criminal …
Nevada workers’ compensation cases typically involve no depositions unless the workers comp claim is denied, and the injured worker decides to appeal. At that point, a hearing officer with Nevada’s Department of Administration may permit the employer’s insurance company to depose the injured worker.1 This is where the worker answers questions under oath about his/her …
The plea bargain process is a negotiation between the prosecutor and the defendant, usually through his or her criminal defense attorney. Either side can initiate it. The process usually begins at the arraignment, and a deal can be struck any time before a jury verdict. Many plea bargains have to be approved by the judge. …
Hockey fans arrested at Golden Knights games at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas eventually get transported to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. The jail is about eight miles away from the arena. Most arrestees are allowed to bail out and stay out of custody while their criminal case is ongoing. What …
Does Nevada have a "Romeo and Juliet" law?Watch this video on YouTube Yes. Normally the age of consent in Nevada is 16 years old. But under the state’s Romeo & Juliet law, minors age 14 and 15 may have consensual sex with fellow teens less than four years older than them. If the age difference …
People arrested at a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are ultimately transferred to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center, about eight miles north of the stadium. The vast majority of people can bail out and remain out of custody pending the resolution of their criminal case. What happens after I’m …
Can a convicted felon own a crossbow in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Yes. Since crossbows are not considered firearms, convicted felons in Nevada may own, possess, and use crossbows wherever the law allows. Hunters may use certain types of crossbows to hunt big game in Nevada. And it is illegal for people who are incarcerated …
