Our Laughlin criminal defense attorneys fight to get our clients’ criminal charges dismissed or reduced to lesser offenses with no jail time. And in the vast majority of cases, our clients never have to go into a courtroom because we appear on their behalf.
In this article, our Nevada criminal defense attorneys discuss:
- 1. Where happens following an arrest in Laughlin?
- 2. How do I bail out inmates?
- 3. Where is the Laughlin Courthouse?
- 4. Where is the police department?
- 5. Who prosecutes criminal cases?
- 6. What are common crimes in Laughlin?
- 7. Can the charges get reduced or dismissed?
- 8. Do I really need a lawyer?
1. What happens following an arrest in Laughlin?
Arrestees are booked at the Laughlin Jail (Tucker Holding Facility) at 101 Civic Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029. To search for an inmate, call the jail at (702) 298-3460.
Note that defendants who do not bail out may be transferred to the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC). The CCDC is at 330 South Casino Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89101, and it can be reached at (702) 671-3900. Search for inmates here.
2. How do I bail out inmates?
To bail out an inmate at the Laughlin Jail, go to the cashier window located at 101 Civic Drive. Business hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After business hours, contact Western Union at 1-800-325-6000. People can also hire bail bondsmen to post bail.
Learn more in our article on bailing out an inmate at the Laughlin Jail. If the inmate has already been transferred to the CCDC, refer to our article on bailing out an inmate at the CCDC or contact Pre Trial Services at (702) 671-3285.
3. Where is the Laughlin Courthouse?
The Laughlin Justice Court is located at 101 Civic Way Suite #2, Laughlin, Nevada 89029. Its phone number is (702) 298-4622. And business hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Laughlin Justice Court handles all misdemeanor and felony crimes originating in Laughlin. But felony cases that do not resolve by the preliminary hearing get transferred to the Clark County District Court in downtown Las Vegas.
The court also hears non-criminal cases, including matters involving family law, estate planning, personal injury law, probate, and real estate.
4. Where is the police department?
The Laughlin Police Department – which is a substation of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police – is located in the same facility as the jail and court at 101 Civic Way # 3, Laughlin, NV 89029. The phone number is (702) 298-2223.
Note that arrests on Nevada State Route 163 are frequently done by the Nevada Highway Patrol.
5. Who prosecutes criminal cases?
The Clark County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes criminal cases in Laughlin, Nevada. The D.A.’s office is located at 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, and its phone number is (702) 671-2500.
Laughlin is a small, unincorporated city in Clark County, Nevada.
6. What are common crimes in Laughlin?
Although Laughlin’s population is only seven thousand people, its many casinos are the sites of arrests for such crimes as unpaid casino markers, solicitation of prostitution, and trespass. Other frequently charged offenses are DUI, robbery, larceny and burglary, traffic tickets, and drug crimes.
7. Can the charges get reduced or dismissed?
Prosecutors are often willing to reduce or dismiss criminal charges in exchange for not having to take the matter to trial. First-time defendants facing low-level charges are often offered plea deals where the charge gets dismissed once the defendant completes various probationary terms.
8. Do I really need a lawyer?
A private Laughlin criminal defense lawyer can help criminal defendants in three ways:
- Defendants often never have to go to court themselves since their attorney can appear for them;
- Defendants are not nearly as skilled as attorneys at negotiating charge reductions or dismissals; and
- Prosecutors tend to take defendants represented by private counsel more seriously and usually offer them better plea bargains.
Call our law firm for legal advice. The law office is based in Las Vegas and Henderson, but we practice DUI defense and criminal defense law in the Laughlin area and throughout the state.
Being arrested and charged with a crime is a very scary experience, and dealing with police and prosecutors can be extremely intimidating. If you are facing criminal law charges, it is highly recommended that you hire our Laughlin criminal defense attorneys to fight for your legal rights in your legal matter. Our Las Vegas, NV criminal defense lawyers have been serving Laughlin, NV since 2008.
Our Laughlin criminal justice and trial lawyers have more than thirty years of experience in trying criminal cases and negotiating with prosecutors. We will do everything we can to try to get your case dismissed or criminal charges reduced. Whether you have been booked for a Laughlin DUI / DWI, white collar crime, drug crime, sex crime, domestic violence, or another offense, your legal issue deserves special attention and the best defense possible.
If you have been arrested in Laughlin and need legal help, phone our Laughlin Criminal Defense Lawyers at Las Vegas Defense Group. We will schedule a consultation with a Super Lawyer-rated attorney at law to discuss your case as well as our legal services and practice areas.