Recent Blog Posts
When Mistaken Identity is Not Just a Criminal Defense, But the Truth
While reading the news, watching TV or scrolling through social media, you may see several cases of people being convicted of crimes they didn’t commit due to mistaken identity. Unfortunately, hundreds of innocent people spend many years of their lives in prison, changing their lives forever. Arrests for mistaken identity are occurring more often… Read More »
The Insanity Mental Health Defense in Las Vegas Criminal Offenses
When a person commits a criminal offense in Nevada, the prosecution’s job is to prove that the offender knowingly committed the crime. Crimes must be intentional, meaning the person must be aware of the fact that they’re actually committing a crime. In some cases, people are under arrest and don’t have the mental capacity… Read More »
Understanding the Basics of OR Releases in Las Vegas Criminal Cases
Often times when people hear the term OR, they know that a release is in order. But what they don’t understand what the term actually means and what a person must do in order to maintain the OR. Today, Lobo Law will define OR and how it affects Las Vegas criminal defense cases and… Read More »
Social Media and Its Effect on Your Las Vegas Criminal Defense Case
Social media is a part of our daily lives. From sharing photos on Facebook or Instagram, to creating video moments for Snapchat, and posting our opinions on Twitter, this daily activity is our connection to our family, friends and the world. However, in the legal arena, particularly criminal defense, social media can be the… Read More »
Types of Cybersecurity Crimes in Las Vegas
The famous slogan says, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But is this the case considering how fast information travels on the internet? The internet is a major part of our lives as Nevadans. Think about it. We use the internet for everything — shopping for goods, sharing photos with family and friends,… Read More »
4 Mistakes Tourists Make in Vegas That Get Them Arrested for Drug Crimes
Vegas is known for many activities– shopping, gambling, nightlife, partying, music festivals, and the hotels and tourist attractions found on the Las Vegas Strip. This is why more than 40 million people visit the city each year. As a visitor, the last thing you want to do is be arrested for a drug crime… Read More »
Think You’re Just Borrowing Money from Your Employer? This May Be Embezzlement.
Each day, living gets more and more expensive. You go to work day in and day out and before you can get your paycheck, it already belongs to a source other than you – the bills. This leaves you thinking, “If only I could get my hands on some money to get through the… Read More »
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 »
