Playlist: Ride Share Accident Attorneys in Las Vegas (Uber and Lyft)Watch this playlist on YouTube In Nevada, Uber or Lyft is liable for your injuries for up to $1.5 million if either: you are a customer hurt in an accident caused by the Uber or Lyft driver, or you get hit by an Uber or …
"Attempted Crimes" in Nevada – Can I Go To Jail for Attempting a Crime?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, an attempted crime is when you intentionally try to commit a crime but fall short of completing it. Merely thinking about or taking preliminary steps is not an attempt. You must make an “overt act” toward …
Do I have to install an "ignition interlock device" in my car after a DUI in NV?Watch this video on YouTube After a DUI in Nevada, you must have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car for you to continue driving while your driver’s license is revoked. IIDs are small breathalyzers that prevent …
Tier 2 of Nevada’s Sex Offender Registry is the second-most serious classification and applies to sex crimes against victims under the age of 18. People in Tier 2 must register as sex offenders for 25 years, and must personally check in with law enforcement every 180 days. Defendants are assigned Tier II status after being …
"Tier 3" Sex Offenders in Nevada – How It WorksWatch this video on YouTube Tier 3 is the most serious class of sex offenders within the Nevada Sex Offender Registry. If you get placed in this category, you must register for the rest of your life and personally report to law enforcement every 90 days. The …
Tier 1 is the least serious class of sex offenders in the Nevada Sex Offender Registry. Being in Tier I means you must register for 15 years and personally check in with local law enforcement once per year. However, your identity is not publicly searchable in the database unless the victim in the case was a …
Playlist: DUI Checkpoints in NevadaWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada law permits DUI checkpoints, where police set up roadblocks and check every passing motorist for signs of intoxication. However, Las Vegas police no longer use checkpoints; instead, officers conduct “DUI blitzes” once or twice a month, where they drive around the city on the lookout …
"Carjacking" Laws in Nevada – A Defense Lawyer ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Nevada has no specific carjacking statute. If you are arrested for carjacking, you would instead face charges for one or more of the following crimes depending on the specific circumstances: auto theft, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, murder, and/or attempted …
Can I go to jail for "failure to register as a sex offender" in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Nevada Revised Statute § 179D.550 makes it a felony for convicted sex offenders to fail to register with the state Sex Offender Registry. Failing to register is a strict liability crime, so you can be convicted …
Nevada Revised Statute § 207.280 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly make a false police report that causes law enforcement to conduct an investigation. The penalties for false reporting of a crime include up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines, though the judge can impose probation instead of jail. NRS …
Playlist: "Field Sobriety Tests" in Nevada DUI LawWatch this playlist on YouTube If you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI in Nevada, the law enforcement officer will likely ask you to exit your vehicle and perform a series of physical and mental exercises known as field sobriety tests (FSTs). While officers present FSTs as …
Category A felonies are the most serious class of crimes in Nevada. These crimes are generally punishable by life in state prison and possibly even the death penalty in the case of a first-degree murder. Section 193.130(a) of the Nevada Revised Statutes reads as follows: A category A felony is a felony for which a sentence …
Refusing to take a breath or blood test after a Nevada DUI arrest may seem like a smart move, but it just makes your case more difficult to defend. Once you refuse, the police will get a warrant for a forced blood draw and use “reasonable force” to constrain you. Even if you agree to take a breath …
Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law allows you to recover money damages following an accident as long as you were no more than 50% to blame for your injuries. In these “shared fault” cases, the court would just reduce your final payout by your percentage of fault. Example: You sustain $100,000 worth of damages in a …
Playlist: LEGAL ANALYSIS — Nevada Child Abuse & Neglect LawsWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada Revised Statute § 200.508 prohibits child abuse, neglect and endangerment, which is willfully causing a minor (a child under the age of 18) to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. Child abuse is prosecuted as a gross misdemeanor or …
If you or a loved one has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, you are likely feeling overwhelmed and scared. However, an arrest is not a conviction. Just because you failed a breathalyzer or were taken into custody does not mean you are guilty in the …
Battery Domestic Violence Charges in Nevada — 3 Ways to Fight the ChargesWatch this video on YouTube Nevada Revised Statute § 200.485 prohibits battery domestic violence, which is intentionally hitting – or using any unlawful physical force against – your current or former spouse, dating partner, or family members (not including siblings or cousins). Battery domestic …
It may surprise you to learn that being drunk or high is not an excuse for committing a crime in Nevada – even if you were so out of it you didn’t know what you were doing. Voluntary intoxication is not a defense for most crimes in Nevada. However, it may reduce charges for specific …
You do not need a permit or background check to purchase ammunition in Nevada. However, state law under NRS 202.273 largely prohibits making or selling metal-penetrating bullets. In this article, our Las Vegas firearms attorneys will address the following key issues regarding ammunition laws in Nevada. 1. Unlawful Ammo 2. Background Checks 3. Age Limits …
Playlist: Discharge from probation in NevadaWatch this playlist on YouTube If you successfully complete your probation in Nevada, you get honorably discharged. Failing to satisfy the terms and conditions of probation results in a dishonorable discharge. If you are dishonorably discharged, you remain liable for any unpaid victim restitution in your case. Under NRS 176A.850, …
Nevada’s legal age of consent is 16, as children under 16 are presumed incapable of consenting to sex. Therefore, having sex with a minor under 16 is statutory rape even if they participate willingly. That said, Nevada does have a Romeo and Juliet exception that allows 14- or 15-year-olds to have consensual sex with partners who …
Nevada Self-Defense Laws – 5 Common ExamplesWatch this video on YouTube In Nevada, you are allowed to use force in self-defense if you reasonably believe that an aggressor poses an immediate threat of harm, and you use only the force necessary to repel the aggressor’s threat. Self-defense can often serve as a valid legal defense …
Losing your driving privileges is one of the most dreaded consequences of a DUI case. The Nevada DMV imposes a 185-day license revocation for a first-time DUI, 1-year revocation for a second-time DUI, and 3-year revocation for a third-time DUI. The only way you can avoid a license suspension is by winning both the criminal court …
What Is a "DMV Hearing" After a Nevada DUI? — Top DUI Lawyer Explains How to Keep Your LicenseWatch this video on YouTube After a DUI arrest in Nevada, you can request a DMV hearing to fight to keep your driver’s license. The DMV hearing is separate from the criminal court case, and you must …
NRS 200.400 is the Nevada law making it a felony to commit battery with the intention to rob, rape, maim, kill, or steal more than $1,200. Penalties range from two years to life in prison. It makes no difference if the defendant fails to steal or injure anyone. In this article, our Las Vegas criminal …