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Defending Accusations of Date Rape
You thought you were just out having a good time. One thing led to another, and things got very friendly—until the person you were with accused you of rape. You should know that the legal penalties for date rape are exactly the same as for any other rape. From a legal standpoint, the fact… Read More »
DUI? What You Need to Know
If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you could be headed for a boatload of trouble, particularly if it’s not the first time you’ve faced these kinds of charges. Having a tough criminal defense attorney by your side is more important than ever. DUI Penalties in Nevada In the Silver… Read More »
Defending Charges of Tax Fraud
In 2020, there were nearly 65,000 cases of tax fraud reported to the United States Sentencing Commission, averaging roughly $340,000 each. While many people may believe career criminals are the ones perpetrating these crimes, only about 15 percent of these individuals had any significant prior criminal history. What Constitutes Tax Fraud? Tax fraud involves… Read More »
Arrests Involving Protests
With protests being organized across the country, anyone considering attending should do so with a clear understanding of the potential dangers to your liberty. As we’ve observed, there have been plenty of arrests at political demonstrations in recent times. So participate while clear-eyed and focused on your goals. First: Peaceful Protest is Legal Many… Read More »
Fighting Charges of Domestic Violence
If you are facing charges of domestic violence (DV), you are looking at a case involving electric emotions and serious changes to life as you know it. That’s why now, more than ever, you need a dedicated criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. Who are the victims of Domestic Violence? In years past… Read More »
Nevada Stand Your Ground Law
If you’ve been involved in a fatal shooting, it’s possible you may be charged with any number of crimes related to homicide. But was the homicide justified? Under what circumstances would it be legally acceptable to kill another human being? Justifiable Homicide There are certain circumstances under which the law accepts justifiable homicide as… Read More »
Charged With Malicious Mischief?
If you are the parent of a teenager who’s been accused of malicious mischief—defacing property or graffiti—you need to understand that it’s not just your child who will be facing consequences for their actions. Under Nevada law, Parents and guardians are responsible for any fines and penalties related to the actions of their minor… Read More »
What’s the Best Defense for Your Case?
If you are facing criminal charges, you are probably feeling a mix of emotions. Fear about what the future holds; anger at the senselessness of the situation; frustration at your feeling of helplessness. But the fact is, an experienced criminal defense lawyer has many tools in her toolkit, and a number of strategies worth… Read More »
Keeping Cops Honest: Police Misconduct Databases
It was after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 that then-president Trump recommended creating a database to house occurrences of officer use of excessive force. It took until 2022 to actually create that data base under then-president Biden, when an executive order defined several issues related to police misconduct, including: Improving research on… Read More »
What Is Probable Cause?
What is probable cause? We hear the term regularly on crime shows and the like, but what does it mean in practical terms? The fact is, probable cause is a legal standard. It must be more than a reasonable suspicion, but needn’t exist as proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Probable cause signifies, then, a… Read More »
