Felony

Nevada’s Felony Sentencing Guidelines – How It Works

Posted on March 20, 2026 | Category: Felony

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 …

What happens at an arraignment hearing for a felony?

Posted on September 12, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense, Felony, Useful information

A felony arraignment hearing is normally the first formal court appearance in criminal cases where you are charged with a felony offense. At the arraignment, the court will inform you of the crime(s) filed against you, advise you as to your constitutional rights, address issues of bail and release from custody, and accept a plea …

Can you seal a felony record in Colorado?

Posted on April 1, 2025 | Category: Felony

Whether you can seal a felony conviction from your criminal record in Colorado depends on the type of crime it was. Colorado felony convictions that can never be sealed – and therefore remain on your record forever – include: DUI, Domestic violence, Sex crimes, Class 1 felonies, Class 2 felonies, Class 3 felonies, and Level …

Accessory to Murder – What Does it Mean?

Posted on February 15, 2025 | Category: Felony, Laws, Murder

What Does It Mean to Be an Accessory to Murder in California? | Shouse California Law GroupWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to murder is someone who helps or assists the actual perpetrator before or after the commission of the murder. Normally, the accessory is not present at the scene of the crime. In …

“Solicitation of a Minor” – What is it? Can I go to jail?

Posted on February 4, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense, Felony, Laws, Lewdness With a Minor

Solicitation of a minor is a criminal offense where a person engages in a conversation with a minor, and during that conversation, solicits or asks the minor to meet up to partake in a sexual act. This crime is sometimes referred to as meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, or online solicitation of a …

Felony Probation in Nevada – 5 key things to know

Posted on April 19, 2023 | Category: Felony

Attorney in courtroom congratulating defendant

1. Many felony crimes are probationable. Although Nevada felony convictions carry a minimum one-year state prison sentence, you still could be eligible for felony probation in lieu of incarceration. Chances of getting felony probation are higher if: the felony you were convicted of is not a violent crime; you have no prior criminal record; and …

Felony Warrant in Another State – Can I Be Arrested?

Posted on August 15, 2022 | Category: Felony, Useful information, Warrant

Police arresting an individual for a Vicodin DUI.

Yes. An out-of-state felony arrest warrant typically authorizes law enforcement personnel to arrest you in your home state. Depending on the seriousness of the felony offense, the police may even work with officers in your home state to locate you and facilitate the arrest. Depending on the facts of the case, you could be extradited …

Drug Trafficking Definition – A Defense Lawyer Explains

Posted on July 8, 2022 | Category: Drug Crimes, Felony, Useful information

Most states define drug trafficking as selling, transporting, or distributing large quantities of illegal drugs. Trafficking is one of the most high-level drug offenses, and what makes it so serious is the large volume of drugs. Trafficking is sometimes referred to as drug distribution. Drug trafficking is typically charged as a felony and is punishable …

Felony Charges – 5 Key Things to Know

Posted on June 8, 2022 | Category: Felony, Useful information

A man in handcuffs due to various felony charges.

Most states say that a felony charge is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or longer. The most serious felonies, such as murder and rape, can even be punished by life imprisonment or the death penalty in some jurisdictions. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, which are punishable by up …

Can a felon own a muzzleloader in Colorado?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Felony

No. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-108 C.R.S., people who have been convicted of certain felonies are then forbidden from knowingly possessing firearms or weapons. Felons caught with a gun face charges for violating POWPO laws in Colorado, which is short for possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Muzzleloaders Muzzleloaders are considered a …

Can a felon own a pellet gun in Colorado?

Posted on May 15, 2020 | Category: Felony

No. Under Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-108 C.R.S., convicted felons in Colorado are prohibited from knowingly possessing firearms or weapons. This law is abbreviated POWPO in Colorado for possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Pellet guns Pellet guns are a type of air gun. Air guns launch projectiles pneumatically using compressed air (or other …

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