Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Consequences of Violating a Protective Order
In the state of Nevada, it is never a good idea to violate a protective order. It doesn’t matter if you believe the order was issued under false pretenses, or if the individual who requested the order has changed their mind. If the order is on the books, you will face serious consequences for… Read More »
Defending Charges Relating to Romantic Grooming Crypto Schemes
If you’ve been charged with a romantic grooming crypto scheme, you are looking at some harsh realities in terms of legal penalties and social judgments. These schemes often target elderly individuals who are viewed as vulnerable by predators who crudely refer to their operations as pig butchering. While the scammers are frequently part of… Read More »
Child Endangerment or Child Abuse: What’s the Difference?
Anyone charged with a crime related to children is facing serious scrutiny and condemnation, especially if the charges are validated in court. That’s why having an aggressive and accomplished attorney fighting for your rights is essential. Understand the Charges The charges of child endangerment and child abuse are quite different. Child endangerment involves putting… Read More »
Responding to a Federal Search Warrant
What could be more intimidating than having a slew of federal officers show up with a warrant demanding to inspect your home? This is precisely what happens with little or no notice when federal agencies have been conducting an investigation and you were caught up in the net. This is the time that you… Read More »
Sex Offender Penalties & Registration in Nevada
Nevada law is strict when it comes to sexual offenses. Anyone convicted of sexual assault is facing extremely serious penalties, including up to life in prison. Child molestation could mean up to ten years behind bars. Beyond that, anyone convicted of a sexual crime must register as a sex offender. These kinds of charges… Read More »
Strip Searches in Schools – Know Your Rights
As unbelievable as it sounds, there have been multiple accusations of school personnel, including teachers, counselors, principals, nurses, and security police forcing children to be strip searched. In some cases the adults were looking for contraband such as vape pens or marijuana. Other situations involved looking for signs of abuse, while about 10 percent… Read More »
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Updates
Federal sentencing guidelines have been updated and took effect in late 2025, with a focus on resolving circuit splits, streamlining procedures related to sentencing, and giving judges more discretion by promoting the idea of sentencing based on individual situations, as well as by revising various other sentencing rules. The Guidelines Manual is now available… Read More »
The Alford Plea: Risks and Benefits
On occasion defendants have the opportunity to use a unique method of dealing with criminal charges called the Alford plea. It’s a little known strategy defendants can consider under very limited circumstances. What is it, and when is it a good idea? What is the Alford Plea? Nevada law allows defendants who maintain that… Read More »
When AI Hallucinations Impact Legal Decisions
When a California man faced being held without bail for illegal gun possession charges, his defense team argued that the charges simply did not warrant the harshness of keeping him behind bars while awaiting trial. Prosecutors had a long list of reasons to support their argument, but, unfortunately, their pages and pages of explanation… Read More »
Federal Prosecutorial Discretion
When the Department of Justice (DOJ) decides whether to pursue a case, their discretion comes from the Take Care Clause from Article II of the United States Constitution. The provision requires the president to take care to execute the laws of the country faithfully, so when a new administration comes in it can make… Read More »
