Recent Blog Posts
Reforms That Could Improve The State Of Policing In America
How can we help police to do a better job—to make meaningful connections to the communities in which they serve, keep the public and the officers themselves safer, and build trust in the police interactions that take place on the streets of this country every day? Changes are sorely needed—and not impossible to achieve. … Read More »
Which Is Better: A Settlement, A Bench Trial Or A Jury Trial?
If you are facing criminal charges, there is a very good possibility that the case will be settled before you ever make it to court. According to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), not even three percent of criminal cases—on both the federal and state levels—ever make it to trial in this… Read More »
Fighting Murder Charges In Nevada
2021 saw nearly a ten percent increase in murders across the state of Nevada, topping 200 cases. If you are facing murder charges, you already know that it is serious business; that means you need a serious criminal defense attorney who is willing to put up a hellacious fight on your behalf. First-degree Murder … Read More »
Asset Forfeiture In Nevada
Have you had money or property confiscated by Nevada law enforcement for what they call legally defensible, but ridiculously spurious reasons? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not without recourse. The criminal defense attorneys at Lobo Law are committed to seeking justice on behalf of clients who have fallen victim to phony police claims…. Read More »
Can We Trust Expert Testimony Related To In-Custody Deaths?
Police deploy the use of Tasers in order to subdue people all the time. It’s supposed to be a step short of lethal force used with non-compliant individuals. Nonetheless, there are over 500 recorded deaths related to the use of Tasers in this country in the last decade or so. When these deaths are… Read More »
Improving Policing: 911 Calls Relating To Mental Illness
Mental health crises seem to be in the news with greater frequency of late. Sometimes incidents that don’t necessarily involve illegal behavior, but that alarm families and communities, lead to 911 calls for help. That all too often results in tragedy, as the situations escalate, culminating with police shootings. According to the Washington Post,… Read More »
Charges Against Airline Passengers
We’ve all been there: tired, hungry, maybe even a little hung over. Then come the lines, hauling baggage, and the never-ending list of rules we have to follow. It’s just irritating. Did you find yourself at your limit and act out once you got settled onto the plane? If so, you’re going to need… Read More »
Online Sex Crimes Against Children In Nevada
While there can be no argument that the Internet has facilitated a number of advances in society, one of the downsides to developing technology is that it has facilitated a rise in online sex crimes against children. Here in Nevada, prosecutors are more than willing to go after internet offenders, who face pretty stiff… Read More »
Domestic Violence In The News Again
Even when we’re not talking about it, it’s happening. All across the country, domestic partners suffer violence at the hands of loved ones. Most recently, the story of Gabby Petito’s death has rocked the nation. After the coroner ruled the death a homicide all eyes turned to Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie. It’s unknown whether… Read More »
What Is The Truth About Deaths In Custody?
How many people die in police custody in this country? Is race a factor when it comes to in-custody deaths across this country? The public has not been privy to the data gathered since the Death in Custody Reporting Act was established in 2013 requiring states to submit data related to any deaths while… Read More »
