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Getting your Nevada criminal sentence shortened is always an uphill battle, but it is possible. The four methods I use to try to persuade a judge to grant a resentencing are: A motion to modify the sentence; An appeal of the sentence; A commutation; and/or A petition for writ of habeas corpus 1. A Motion …

If you have a civil or criminal case in Nevada state court, you may be able to recuse (remove) the judge from your case on either of the following four grounds: the judge has actual bias or prejudice for or against you, the judge is a party to or is interested in the case, the …

If you are out on probation in Nevada, it might be possible to shorten your probationary period. Judges have a lot of discretion to determine when probation ends. It is not unheard of for them to modify the terms upon a showing of good reason. While there is no guarantee that Nevada courts will grant …

Nevada is one of the states that follows the Castle Doctrine. The law allows you to use force (even deadly force) in self-defense when (1) an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and (2) you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 Under the Castle Doctrine, there is no duty to retreat, even if a …

Although adults 21 and older may now lawfully possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in private, consuming marijuana in public in Nevada is a misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine. Juveniles under 18 caught with marijuana can be ordered to do 24 hours of community service. Meanwhile, minors ages 19 or 20 caught with less …

No. Brass knuckles are illegal weapons in Nevada. Possessing brass knuckles is typically a gross misdemeanor in Nevada, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and/or up to $2,000 in fines.1 What are brass knuckles? Brass knuckles consist of four connected metal finger holes that you hold in place with your thumb. The device’s …

Yes. Nevada public defenders are assigned to children facing delinquency charges in juvenile court in Nevada. 1. Who are public defenders in Nevada? A public defender is a government-employed attorney who represents indigent defendants facing criminal charges.1 Nevada counties with populations of at least 100,000 residents are legally required to have public defender offices. Meanwhile, …

NRS 197.190 is the Nevada law that makes it a crime to obstruct a public officer. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. What is a crime under NRS 197.190? Under NRS 197.190, a person can be arrested for “obstructing a public officer” by either: refusing or …

Both the Nevada crimes of extortion and bribery are felonies, although extortion is considered a more serious offense and, therefore, carries potentially harsher penalties. This is because extortionists threaten their victims with harm if they do not comply, whereas bribers do not threaten harm to the persons they are bribing. 1. How does Nevada law …

Just about every driver has been pulled over by a police officer at some point in time. Usually, a police officer makes a traffic stop when there has been a traffic violation. But what is the legal standard for when the police can conduct a traffic stop in Nevada? The Fourth Amendment to the United States …

While what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, if what happens in Vegas gets too out of hand, you could find yourself charged with disturbing the peace. Referred to as a “breach of peace” in Nevada law, and sometimes also called “disorderly conduct,” disturbing the peace in Las Vegas can take a wide variety …