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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 »
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 »
