Recent Blog Posts
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 »
What to Do After Being Arrested for a Bar Fight in Las Vegas
Whether a person is a tourist or calls Sin City home, fights are something that frequently occurs breaks out in clubs and bars throughout Las Vegas. The reasons for bar and club fights stem from overly drinking alcohol to someone saying something that another person simply did not like. Here’s what to do if… Read More »
Drug Crimes in Las Vegas
There are several controlled substances and categories of drug laws in Nevada. At times, it’s difficult to tell what type of drug can one legally take and what is illegal. Because Nevada has several laws for drug crimes, here’s some information you should know about drug crimes in Las Vegas. Drug Crimes are Serious… Read More »
Defending a Battery Charge Due to a Las Vegas Bar Fight
Everyone knows Las Vegas is the hotspot for shopping, gambling, and of course, the live shows and concerts. But what’s a trip to Las Vegas without experiencing the nightlife? Unfortunately, the experience of nightlife often results in drug crimes, and other issues such as bar fights. Today we will discuss how to defend a… Read More »
Listen to Your Criminal Defense Lawyer and Try Las Vegas Drug Court
Drug addiction is a real problem here in Las Vegas and throughout the State of Nevada. It’s a problem that can influence a person to be careless about their own life and encourage behavior such as committing crimes like burglary or larceny. Most people committing crimes need help. This is the reason why when… Read More »
Do not Make This Mistake While Alone in a Law Enforcement Vehicle
Earlier we provided five simple steps for dealing with a police stop. While these are steps you’d want to take when you’re stopped by the police, what happens once you’re in custody of law enforcement? As you know, there is a period of time that goes by when you’re alone in the law enforcement… Read More »
Plea Bargaining in Las Vegas Criminal Defense Cases
Plea bargaining is one way to reach the resolution of a criminal matter. However, when you’re facing a criminal offense in Las Vegas, it’s never a good idea to handle the criminal matter on your own by making a plea. Hiring a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer to represent you and look after your… Read More »
The Basics of Probation in Criminal Defense Matters in Las Vegas
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics of 2016, approximately 1 in 55 adults nationwide were under community supervision known as probation or parole. While probation and parole are two unique alternatives to jail or prison time, a term commonly heard in criminal defense matters, and the criminal justice system as a whole, is… Read More »
Elements of a Sexual Assault Claim in Las Vegas
Participating in sexual activity with a person against his or her authority is a crime in Las Vegas known as rape or sexual assault. This crime comes with serious punishments, including time in prison and registering on the sex offender list. While there are several ways an experienced Las Vegas defense attorney can defend… Read More »
Las Vegas Drug Crime – Consuming Marijuana in Public
40 million people flock to Las Vegas each year in search of entertainment, shopping, partying, and the ability to consume recreational marijuana. Although the consumption of recreational marijuana became legal in Nevada in 2017, its use is still highly regulated. Nevada laws still place restrictions on how one buys it, how much one can… Read More »
