Recent Blog Posts
Armed Protesters
If you’re a little concerned about gun-wielding people who are protesting various issues across this country, join the crowd. But the fact of the matter is, in many states, including Nevada, the law allows for the open carrying of firearms. That’s true whether someone is in the grocery store, at a movie, or at… Read More »
Murder Charges: Types & Penalties
If you are facing murder charges, you already know that you are in serious hot water. What you might not know, however, is that there are many nuances to “murder” from a legal standpoint. What were the circumstances in the case? It could make a huge difference in the charges and the outcome. Now,… Read More »
Is Police Treatment Of Little Kids Appropriate?
Handcuffs on a seven-year-old? Is that really necessary? According to the police, the answer is yes. But there are those who disagree, the child and his parents, in particular. What prompted such treatment, and how often do experiences like this occur? Details of the Situation How did police come to believe that cuffing a… Read More »
Are Any Real Police Reforms Coming To Nevada?
The Nevada legislature passed some pretty extensive police reforms in 2021. So now, as we wrap up 2022, what’s the status of those reforms? It’s worthwhile to take a look at the progress—and lack thereof—as we evaluate the progress of policing in the Silver State. Promised Reforms After the murder of George Floyd, states… Read More »
Keeping An Eye On Potential 2023 Criminal Justice Reforms
Now that the new year has been rung in, many are hoping for new energy being invested into important reforms within the criminal justice system that could improve lives across the country. What are the possibilities? There are certainly plenty of ideas that are grounded in research and evidence, and that have political backing… Read More »
Nevada Hate Crimes Defense
What constitutes a hate crime, and how can hate crimes enhancements impact sentencing in the state of Nevada? If you’ve been charged with criminal activity and hate-crime enhancements are a part of the deal, the outlook for sentencing could be pretty grim. You will be needing an experienced and tenacious criminal defense attorney looking… Read More »
Could A Stillbirth Land You Behind Bars?
Despite the Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v Wade, women in Nevada are living with some of the most liberal abortion laws in the country. Abortion in Nevada is legal, as long as the procedure occurs within a particular time frame. And even if you’re under the age of 18, you have an… Read More »
Fraud Can Be Costly
Five years behind bars and over $2.5 million: that’s the price one Nevada man paid for swindling the government out of money related to COVID relief in the past few years. The scam involved several businesses and purchases of vehicles, condos, and other luxuries for himself, all using loans designed to support struggling businesses… Read More »
Standing & Jurisdiction Issues In Lawsuits
It seems there are always wrongs to be righted in this country. But sometimes people seeking judicial interventions to perceived misdeeds find out that the rules to making allegations in a court of law make them ineligible to bring a case. In Nevada, that occurred over and over again as challengers tried to prove… Read More »
Freedom of Speech: What Is It For Your Work?
We hear about the right to free speech all the time. But do people understand that right—or the restrictions that could lead to legal trouble? Evidence is to the contrary. Case in Point: Alex Jones After Alex Jones spent 10 years filling the airwaves with deceptions about the Sandy Hook murders, a jury what… Read More »
