Nevada

Nevada NRS § 207.200 defines the crime of trespassing as entering someone else’s property without permission, or remaining on their property after being instructed to leave. Most actual prosecutions for trespass in Las Vegas involve casino patrons who refuse to leave the property after being instructed to do so by security or staff. Trespassing is …

"DUI School" and other penalties in Nevada drunk driving casesWatch this video on YouTube DUI School in Nevada is an 8-hour drug and alcohol education course you are required to take after getting convicted of a first-time misdemeanor DUI. It may be completed as an online DUI class or in-person, and the typical price is …

We’ve all heard the speech on TV: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. However, this is not always true. While public defenders are usually quite knowledgeable, they often have huge caseloads and you do not get to choose your lawyer. Our Las …

2nd DUI in Nevada — "Will I go to jail?"Watch this video on YouTube For a first DUI offense in Nevada, judges usually let you avoid jail. If you pick up a second DUI within seven years, however, courts must impose at least 20 days behind bars. Still, there are many ways to fight DUI-2nd …

NRS 484B.450 is the Nevada statute that addresses illegal stopping, standing or parking. This is typically a civil infraction punished by a civil penalty. People who get these parking tickets do not have to do traffic school or have Nevada driver’s license demerit points added to their license. The statute states that:   1.  A person …

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, the state’s Cannabis Compliance Board is issuing a limited number of licenses to people for the purposes of growing and selling marijuana. However, having a criminal record can bar you from working in the marijuana industry at all. Plus if you are caught growing or selling marijuana …

In Nevada criminal cases, a deferral of judgment allows you to complete certain court-ordered terms in exchange for the judge not convicting you. Then once you finish these terms, the judge will dismiss the charge and seal your criminal record right away. In short, a deferral of judgment is a way to avoid a conviction …

Who Can Be Charged with the Crime of Vandalism in Nevada? — Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube NRS 206.330 prohibits tagging graffiti on public or private property without the owner’s consent in Nevada. Merely carrying markers or paint is a crime if you intend to vandalize with it. Graffiti charges are often …

LEGAL ANALYSIS: What are the "child pornography" laws in Nevada? Penalties for possession.Watch this video on YouTube NRS 200.710 is the Nevada child pornography law that prohibits knowingly using a minor to “simulate or engage in sexual conduct to produce a performance.” In short, it is illegal to use a child under 18 to create …

Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.253 makes it a crime to knowingly cause or participate in the exhibition of obscene material. This offense is treated as a misdemeanor (a less serious offense than a felony). But it can still result in penalties such as fines and/or time in county jail. The text of the statute reads as follows: NRS 201.253. Except …

LEGAL ANALYSIS: What are the "child pornography" laws in Nevada? Penalties for possession.Watch this video on YouTube NRS 200.725 is the Nevada child pornography law that makes it a crime when a person knowingly prepares, advertises or distributes any item or material that depicts child pornography (included computer-generated images). A first offense of advertising child …

Can I get a DUI in Nevada for medicine prescribed by my doctor?Watch this video on YouTube Nevada law treats a DUI of prescription medication the same as a DUI of alcohol, even if the medication was lawfully prescribed. The only difference is that, if you’re suspected of DUI of drugs, you are required to …

Watch this video on YouTube Many Nevada sex crime convictions carry not only incarceration and high fines but also sex offender registration. This can cost a person both freedom and job prospects. Nevada’s most serious sex crimes include: rape, sex trafficking, lewdness with a minor child sex abuse, and child pornography However, it may be possible …

DUI w/a Commercial License in Nevada – What Happens?Watch this video on YouTube If you are a truck or bus driver in Nevada, you face commercial DUI charges for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04% or higher. This is a much stricter drunk driving standard than for non-commercial drivers, who face DUI …

3 Ways a DUI Can Be a Felony in Nevada — Top Las Vegas Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube DUI in Nevada is typically a misdemeanor. However, it can be a felony if (a) you have certain prior DUI convictions or (b) cause an accident where someone is injured or killed. Most felony …

Reckless driving in Nevada — "What are the penalties?" Top Las Vegas Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube NRS § 484B.653 defines reckless driving in Nevada as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Examples may include: going significantly over the speed limit ignoring traffic control …

Playlist: Vehicular ManslaughterWatch this playlist on YouTube Under Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.657, the crime of vehicular manslaughter occurs when a motorist “proximately causes the death of another person through an act or omission that constitutes simple negligence.” Vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor in Nevada, carrying up to six months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, and …

LEGAL ANALYSIS – The Nevada Crime of "Vehicular Homicide" — Top DUI Defense Lawyer Explains the LawWatch this video on YouTube Vehicular homicide in Nevada is defined under NRS § 484C.130. To be convicted of this crime, you must have caused a fatal accident while driving under the influence and have at least three prior …

If you live out of state and pick up a DUI in Nevada, you will face the same penalties as Nevada residents do. For a first offense, this includes up to $1,000 in fines, DUI School, a victim impact panel, and 2 days to 6 months in jail. Moreover, because Nevada is part of the Interstate …

In Nevada, it is illegal to drive under the influence of prescription painkillers (even if you have a valid prescription). The state prosecutes cases of DUI of painkillers as seriously as DUI of alcohol or illegal drugs. Common Defenses: Typical defenses to fight “DUI prescription painkiller” charges in Nevada include: Incorrect blood tests You did not …

What happens at a DUI trial in Nevada? — Top Nevada DUI Lawyers Discuss How to Beat a DUI at TrialWatch this video on YouTube Most Nevada DUI defendants prefer to take a plea bargain rather than go to trial. After all, trials are time-consuming and expensive, and favorable outcomes cannot be guaranteed. However, going …