Monthly Archives: February 2020
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 »
Federal Government Provides More Funds to Fight Drug Addiction Crisis
Increased federal funding is being directed towards combatting drug abuse in Nevada, as well as in other states. As reported by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, in furtherance of the federal government’s efforts to combat the nation’s drug crisis, the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs has recently… Read More »