Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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 »
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 »
How is Bail Handled in Nevada?
For people who are arrested in Las Vegas, it can be a very disorienting process. This is partly because any arrest can create stress and anxiety, but it’s also because many of the people who are arrested in the city each year do not actually live here. If you live in a different state,… Read More »
Sex, Drugs and Violence? America’s Top Three Crimes
A review of the latest Bureau of Prison statistics, updated on April 20, 2019, reflects which crime categories make up the majority of all incarcerations. The results are somewhat expected in many ways, but in other ways, they may be a bit unexpected. At Lobo Law, our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers are devoted… Read More »
Should I hire a private criminal law attorney or go with the Public Defender’s office to represent me
I am often asked this question in consultations with a potential new clients, and I respond by telling them that you may not qualify for the appointment of a public defender and there are realities you should consider. Once you’ve really evaluated your options, you might discover that hiring an experienced Las Vegas criminal… Read More »
