Penalties

Consecutive vs Concurrent Sentences – California Law

Posted on January 24, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense, Penalties, Sentencing

In California, consecutive sentences are prison terms that are served one after the other. Concurrent sentences are prison terms that are served at the same time. Serving consecutive sentences means more time in prison. They are a factor if you are convicted of multiple crimes. California judges have lots of discretion in which type of …

What happens if I violate probation in a California DUI case?

Posted on July 2, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, DUI, Penalties, Useful information

A probation officer and the accused meeting.

If you violate the terms of your probation in a California DUI case, three things may happen: the judge will issue a bench warrant, law enforcement can arrest you,1 and the court will hold a probation violation hearing.2 At this hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence to prove you violated probation. Then I would present evidence …

What is the penalty for domestic battery by strangulation in Nevada?

Posted on July 6, 2023 | Category: Penalties

The Nevada crime of battery domestic violence (BDV) with strangulation is a category C felony in Nevada under NRS 200.485. The punishment is: 1 to 5 years in Nevada State Prison, and up to $10,000 in fines The judge may not grant probation in lieu of prison. There is a ten (10) year waiting period …

What are the penalties for truancy in Nevada?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Penalties

Pupils who habitually miss school in Nevada face: fines, community service, and driver’s license suspensions. Pupils may also face consequences from their schools, such as detentions, poor grades, suspension, or expulsion. Being a child “in need of supervision” due to Habitual Truancy Juvenile delinquency and DMV penalties First time Up to $100 in fines (plus …

What are the consequences if I ignore a parking ticket in Las Vegas?

Posted on January 30, 2018 | Category: Penalties

Ignoring a parking ticket in the City of Las Vegas will cause the fine to increase. After 90 days, the Nevada DMV will suspend the car’s registration. The majority of parking tickets issued in Las Vegas are civil infractions. Infractions are not crimes and carry no jail time. Instead, the penalty is usually a fine …

Nevada SB 541 (2017) Victimizing first responders now carries extra penalties

Posted on October 17, 2017 | Category: Penalties

The Vegas Massacre on October 1 was another reminder of the vital importance that first responders play in our community. That same day a new Nevada law–Senate Bill 541–went into effect that punishes defendants convicted of harming first responders because of the fact that the victim is a first responder with an extra penalty of …

What are the Penalties for Vandalizing a Mosque in Las Vegas?

Posted on February 9, 2016 | Category: Penalties

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, San Bernardino, and elsewhere, there has been an uptick in crimes against Muslim-Americans, including vandalism of mosques. If you vandalize or damage a mosque in Las Vegas or disrupt worship being conducted within a mosque, you can face serious criminal penalties. NRS 206.125 NRS 206.125 makes …

What are the Penalties for Stealing Scrap Metal in Reno?

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Category: Penalties

There is big money to be made in scrap metal. While selling scrap metal found on the street or in alleys or garbage in Reno may be a good source of cash, stealing scrap metal from homes, businesses, or public property can be a good source of Nevada criminal charges. Stealing, taking, and carrying away …

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