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Call Us NowUpdated July 1, 2023 It is against Nevada law to knowingly install, conceal or otherwise place a mobile tracking device in or on the motor vehicle of another person without the knowledge and consent of its owner or lessor. A first-time offense is a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in …
California Penal Code 1378 PC is the law permitting civil compromises. This is where a judge or the prosecutor agrees to dismiss your misdemeanor charges after you reimburse the victim(s) for the financial losses they suffered from the crime. Civil compromise is most common in property offense cases involving: vandalism, embezzlement, shoplifting or petty theft. …
Most California drug possession misdemeanors can be dismissed without jail time through a diversion program. Even for felony-level drug charges like possession for sale or trafficking, judges will usually impose formal probation instead of incarceration unless aggravating factors apply. In this article, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys answer these frequently-asked-questions about California drug sentencing …
Penal Code Sections 211, 459, 484, 487, 496, and 503 are California’s six primary theft crimes. Petty theft (PC 484) is stealing up to $950 in cash or personal property. A petty theft charge is a misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months of county jail time and/or $1,000. Grand theft (PC 487) is stealing more …
California domestic violence laws make it a crime to harm (or threaten to harm) your current or former: spouse, cohabitant, co-parent, or dating or intimate partner. Two of the most common domestic violence crimes are for: Penal Code 243(e)(1) “domestic battery” (a misdemeanor) or Penal Code 273.5, “inflicting corporal injury on an intimate partner” (a …
NRS § 200.481 sets forth the Nevada crime of battery with a deadly weapon. This is a category B felony carrying a prison term of two to 15 years if the victim sustained substantial bodily harm. If there were no major injuries, the maximum sentence is 10 years. The court can also impose a fine …
Nevada Revised Statute § 463.350 makes it a misdemeanor 1) for a person under 21 to gamble or loiter in a casino, or 2) for a gaming company to have employees age 18 to 20 years old unless they are working on the gaming devices’ software or hardware. The text of the statute reads: NRS …
Nevada Revised Statute 207.030 makes it a misdemeanor to commit vagrancy, which comprises: lewd conduct in public; solicitation of prostitution; pimping or pandering; trying to enter a house to see what is inside; keeping a place for hiding lost/stolen property; loitering in public restrooms for unlawful purposes; and/or lodging somewhere without the owner’s permission.1 The …
California Penal Code § 1181 PC permits courts to overturn a guilty verdict and grant a new trial on such grounds as newly discovered evidence or misconduct by the jury, prosecutors, or judge. The entire text of the statute is: 1181. When a verdict has been rendered or a finding made against the defendant, the …
California Penal Code § 1385 PC grants judges the authority to dismiss criminal charges and sentencing enhancements in the interest of justice. This provision relieves you of prosecution or punishment when it is deemed unfair or unnecessary, and it promotes judicial discretion and serves as a safeguard against unjust or frivolous charges. Five key things …
Colorado Revised Statute § 18-6.5-103 CRS imposes enhanced criminal sentences for defendants convicted of committing certain offenses against victims who are at least 70 years old and/or have physical or intellectual disabilities. The full text of the statute reads as follows: CRS 18-6.5-103. (1) Crimes against at-risk persons are as prescribed in this section. (2) Any …
California Penal Code § 245c PC makes it a felony to commit assault with a deadly weapon (other than a gun) on an on-duty police officer or firefighter. Penalties include three, four, or five years in prison. The statute reads: 245(c). Any person who commits an assault with a deadly weapon or instrument, other than …
California Penal Code § 95 PC makes it a felony to attempt to influence a juror or arbitrator to change their verdicts through persuasion, threats, or bribes. Penalties for the unlawful attempt to influence a juror include up to three years behind bars or $10,000 in fines. The entirety of the law is: 95. Every …
California Penal Code § 25800 PC defines the crime of “armed criminal action” as carrying a loaded gun with the intention of committing a felony. Armed criminal action can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor. The full text of the law is as follows: 25800. (a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm …
Updated June 25, 2023 California Penal Code § 851.91 PC allows you to petition the court to seal your arrest records if you are never charged, your charges get dismissed, or you are acquitted. Once your arrest record gets sealed, the arrest is deemed not to have occurred. However, it is not necessary in California …
California Business and Professions Code § 6125 BP declares that only lawyers with active licenses from the State Bar of California may practice law in the state. The unauthorized practice of law can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the case. The full text of the statute reads as follows: Business and Professions …
Business & Professions Code § 4060 BP prohibits the possession of a controlled substance without a current and valid prescription from a health care provider. Healthcare providers may possess controlled substances in the lawful course of their work as long as the drugs are in labeled containers. The full text of the statute reads: 4060. A …
Most minor traffic violations in Nevada are prosecuted as civil infractions, not misdemeanors.1 Civil infractions are not crimes in Nevada and therefore carry no jail time. Instead, civil infractions are punished by a monetary civil penalty of up to $500 (unless the statute allows for a higher penalty). The court can also impose: fees, and …
California Penal Code § 832 PC requires peace officers to complete an introductory training course and pass an exam. If they take a three-year or longer break in employment, they may need to retake the exam to work as a peace officer again. The full text of the statute reads: 832. (a) Every person described …
California Penal Code § 830.3 PC lists which state agencies’ employees are considered peace officers with the authority to arrest suspects who commit dangerous public offenses. That said, only some of these peace officers are authorized to carry firearms. Legal Analysis California Penal Code 830.3 PC specifies which state employees are considered “peace officers” for …
California Health and Safety Code 11362.3 HS specifies that it is illegal to use marijuana in public or to have an open container in a vehicle. Although recreational cannabis is now legal for adults, there are limitations such as the ones in this statute. The entirety of the statute text reads as follows: HS 11362.3. …
Top-Rated Gun Crime Lawyer Las Vegas, NV When an individual is charged with a gun, weapon, or firearm crime in Las Vegas, it’s imperative that they obtain legal counsel before speaking to prosecutors or police officers. They are not there to help an individual that has been charged with a gun crime. Facing a gun …
“Auto-brewery” syndrome (ABS), also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a rare medical condition in which a person’s digestive system produces its own ethanol. The technical term for this is “endogenous fermentation.” Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is also referred to as ethyl alcohol. If you were arrested for …
California Penal Code § 4573.6 PC makes it a crime to possess controlled substances in prison, jail, or anywhere else that inmates are in custody. Knowingly having drugs in a prison or jail is a felony punishable by up to four years in county jail. The full language of the statute reads: 4573.6. (a) Any …
Arrested for solicitation in Las Vegas? 3 Legal DefensesWatch this video on YouTube Nevada Revised Statute § 201.354 states that “it is unlawful for any person to engage in prostitution or solicitation therefor, except in a licensed house of prostitution.” Solicitation means offering or agreeing to exchange money for sexual acts. Solicitation is typically a misdemeanor …