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Three Common Weapons Charge Defenses
If you have been charged with a weapons offense in Las Vegas, you need aggressive legal representation right away. Many people make the mistake of thinking weapons are more acceptable or that the laws are more lenient to gun owners in Nevada than in other parts of the country. And while it may be… Read More »
Can You Record the Police in Vegas?
In general, yes. The U.S. Constitution has been interpreted as protecting the right to take photographs in public. Indeed, being able to record and document public events is an extremely important check on government power. However, there are certain exceptions and nuances that you need to understand. Sadly, many law enforcement officers may be… Read More »
Why a Shooter is Almost Always Arrested, Even When it’s Self-Defense
Nevada law imposes strict penalties for weapons charges. Nevertheless, Nevada is considered a very “gun-friendly” state, due to open carry laws and a wide range of permissive laws allowing concealed carry even in some government buildings. Still, if you discharge a firearm, you should expect to be arrested. Remember that an arrest is not… Read More »
But I Thought Weed Was Legal? Getting Busted for Marijuana in Vegas
If you recently got arrested for marijuana in Las Vegas, you might be a little frustrated and confused. After all, isn’t marijuana legal in Nevada now? Well, yes but with a lot of qualifications. To be clear, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I drug by the federal government, making it a federal… Read More »
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Shaken Baby Criminal Charges
Shaken baby syndrome is a real thing, and it claims the lives of thousands of babies each year. Some estimates suggest as many as 3,000 babies are shaken to injury or death each year, although many go unreported or undiagnosed. When a baby is shaken to death, it is almost always charged as murder…. Read More »
Can I Be Convicted of Sexual Assault Without Evidence?
No. There must be evidence. However, that’s just half the story. The real question is, what kind of evidence is required in order to get a conviction? In Las Vegas, the only evidence required is a victim’s testimony. That’s it. At Lobo Law, we know that results matter the most. If you’ve been charged… Read More »
Medical Marijuana 101: The Law and Your Rights
If you are a medical marijuana patient it is important to be educated on medical marijuana laws and your rights to you avoid criminal prosecution. Here are the basics on purchasing, possessing and storing your medical marijuana. How Much Medical Marijuana Can I Purchase and Store? A medical marijuana patient must have a registry… Read More »
California: Removing ALL Time Limits on Reporting Rape Cases
Being accused of any sexual offense is a very serious matter. The mere accusation carries a harsh social stigma.Sex crimes are of the most difficult cases to defend because the alleged acts usually happen in private and the prosecution does not need any physical evidence to obtain a conviction. Convictions can be sustained by… Read More »
