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Social Media and Its Effect on Your Las Vegas Criminal Defense Case
Social media is a part of our daily lives. From sharing photos on Facebook or Instagram, to creating video moments for Snapchat, and posting our opinions on Twitter, this daily activity is our connection to our family, friends and the world. However, in the legal arena, particularly criminal defense, social media can be the… Read More »
Types of Cybersecurity Crimes in Las Vegas
The famous slogan says, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But is this the case considering how fast information travels on the internet? The internet is a major part of our lives as Nevadans. Think about it. We use the internet for everything — shopping for goods, sharing photos with family and friends,… Read More »
4 Mistakes Tourists Make in Vegas That Get Them Arrested for Drug Crimes
Vegas is known for many activities– shopping, gambling, nightlife, partying, music festivals, and the hotels and tourist attractions found on the Las Vegas Strip. This is why more than 40 million people visit the city each year. As a visitor, the last thing you want to do is be arrested for a drug crime… Read More »
Think You’re Just Borrowing Money from Your Employer? This May Be Embezzlement.
Each day, living gets more and more expensive. You go to work day in and day out and before you can get your paycheck, it already belongs to a source other than you – the bills. This leaves you thinking, “If only I could get my hands on some money to get through the… Read More »
Nevada Gives Formerly Incarcerated People a Voice with AB431
Individuals who have been formerly incarcerated in Nevada now have a voice in democracy. Because of Assembly Bill 431 (AB431), as of July 1, 2019, they can use their voting rights to have a say in the policies that affect their lives. What AB 431 Does The Bill immediately restores the voting rights of… Read More »
What Exactly is Reasonable Doubt in a Las Vegas Criminal Case?
When someone is arrested on suspicion of a crime in Las Vegas, Nevada law states that the person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Proving guilt in a criminal case is a task left for a prosecutor to pursue, as he or she carries what’s known as the burden of proof. This is not… Read More »
Five Simple Steps to Dealing with a Police Stop
It seems almost every day on social media there is a video or story about someone having a serious interaction with the police, whether they are in a car or walking in public, a place where they have a right to walk. These difficult and often hostile confrontations typically occur when a police officer… Read More »
How is Bail Handled in Nevada?
For people who are arrested in Las Vegas, it can be a very disorienting process. This is partly because any arrest can create stress and anxiety, but it’s also because many of the people who are arrested in the city each year do not actually live here. If you live in a different state,… Read More »
Child Endangerment Charges for DUI in Las Vegas
Most people realize that getting a DUI can create serious problems. It can mean losing your license, losing a job, and can lead to catastrophic financial challenges. But when there’s a child in the car at the time of a DUI, it can also lead to lengthy jail sentences or even involvement from the… Read More »
Nevada Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights Signed into Law
Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 176 (AB176), the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, into law on June 7, 2019. With this law, survivors of sexual assault have several rights: The right to know whether an analysis of an evidence kit produced DNA from a defendant; The right to consult with an advocate… Read More »
