Monthly Archives: August 2019
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 »
