Monthly Archives: May 2024
Police Use of Spit Hoods/Masks
Spit hoods: they are used by police departments across the country, including here in Nevada, to protect officers from being spit on or bitten. It makes sense that police wish to evade saliva projectiles—but there are concerns about the safety of these hoods. What do Studies Say? There is a body of research indicating… Read More »
Charged With Hazing?
School hazing: it occurs in high schools and colleges across the country, despite widespread publicity outlining the dangers associated with it and laws on the books penalizing those who perpetuate it. Here in Nevada, we’ve seen our fair share of hazing resulting in horrendous outcomes: A high school baseball player in Galena who’d been… Read More »
Understanding Bond and Bail
When awaiting trial, there are several options that can keep you out of jail. In some cases you may be able to post bail to get out of jail; if you’re lucky, you can avoid jail altogether with a bond payment. Without question, those who are arrested and manage to take advantage of bail… Read More »
Are You at Risk of Having a Judge Issue a Gag Order?
If you’ve been following the national news at all, you may be familiar with the attention Donald Trump has been drawing when it comes to gag orders related to various trials. Such orders are often headline-grabbing in high profile trials—but what about average people who find themselves facing a criminal trial? Are gag orders… Read More »
Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud is serious business with serious consequences. As the most expensive white-collar crime in the country—racking up nearly $100 billion in lost funds involving private insurers and another $100 billion in Medicaid and Medicare–the state of Nevada does not look kindly on this type of fraud. Both state and federal prosecutors are… Read More »
