Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Reporting Elder Abuse in Nevada
Abuse of one person by another can take many forms and can affect people at all stages of life. When it comes to elder abuse, among the types of abuse that Nevada law recognizes are physical, emotional, and exploitative abuse (including fraudulent schemes that target elderly people and seek to deprive them of their… Read More »
National and Statewide Violent Crime Statistics for 2018
Recently reported statistics are showing some decreases in violent crime in the United States, at least from 2017 to 2018. Based on an overview of the data compiled and analyzed in the FBI’s 2018 Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the estimated number of violent crimes nationwide in 2018 decreased by more than three percent from… Read More »
Identity Theft – Statistics and Nevada State Laws
As our ability to develop new and sophisticated ways to transact business increases, so, it seems, does our ability to develop novel and complex identity theft crimes. According to the FBI, for the five-year period between 2010 and 2015, there was a twofold increase in the number of identity theft crimes. Other statistics reported… Read More »
Pretrial Release
Throughout the United States and within its jails, pretrial detainees make up a significant part of the jailed population. According to news reports, seventy-five percent of detainees who are being held in jail are there because they cannot afford to post bail. Currently, Nevada legislators are at work studying and reviewing the rules for… Read More »
What is Duress?
Under Nevada law, all persons are capable of committing crimes, with some notable exceptions. Among these exceptions are some familiar criminal defenses. For example, Nevada law specifically provides that for an insanity defense. A person cannot be criminally punished for an act or omission if the act was committed or the omission was made… Read More »
Nevada Sports Gambling Facts and Figures
In Nevada, where sports betting is legal, the state has a comprehensive scheme of gaming laws and regulations. For more information about these laws in general, or about legal sports betting in Nevada, contact an experienced Las Vegas criminal lawyer. Public Policy and Gaming in the United States In May of 2018, the United… Read More »
New Nevada Law on Employer’s Use of Marijuana Drug Test Results
For many if not most of today’s job seekers, the job application process is difficult and stressful. From creating the resume, to crafting the cover letter, to finally getting the coveted interview, the process is time consuming, lengthy, and sometimes disappointing. Added to these stresses is the fact that for many of today’s prospective… Read More »
Some Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Cases Prosecuted as Battery in Las Vegas
Misdemeanor domestic violence cases are being prosecuted as simple battery cases in the city of Las Vegas, according to reports in US News, Nevada Public Radio (KNPR) and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The reason for the change in the nature of these prosecutions, which dates back to October of 2019, is the Nevada Supreme… Read More »
Red Flag Laws
There is no doubt that measures to address gun violence are and will continue to be in the national and state news. Arguments on both sides of the issue have been presented in the wake of gun violence that has occurred across the nation. “Red flag” laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders… Read More »
Animal Cruelty Prevention Laws
According to information made available by the Humane Society, most animal cruelty cases go unreported. Nevertheless, based on available data, some facts about animal cruelty are available: where animal abuse is reported, the victims are most often dogs, cats, horses and livestock although animal cruelty and neglect are not specifically correlated with any particular… Read More »
