Navigating the Bench Trial Process in Nevada
If you are arrested and charged with committing a crime in Nevada, you will need to decide whether to take your case to trial or enter into a plea agreement with the State. If you choose to go to trial, you will likely have another important decision to make that can directly impact the outcome […]
Caught with Fake IDs in Vegas: Legal Penalties and Defenses
In Las Vegas, underage people are often tempted to try and use a fake ID to purchase alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco as well as to gamble in one of the numerous casinos along the famous strip. If you are caught with fake IDs in Vegas, however, you may be charged with a criminal offense. What […]
The Role of Exculpatory Evidence in Criminal Defense
In a criminal prosecution, the state bears the burden of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. To do that, the prosecution must present evidence that proves each element of the offense. The defendant is not required to prove anything in a criminal prosecution; although, a defendant may choose to present evidence and testimony […]
Is a DUI a Felony? The Truth Behind DUI Charges
Despite impressive campaigns by both government authorities and private advocacy groups aimed at getting motorists to refrain from driving while under the influence, drunk driving deaths still occur every 50 minutes across the United States and one out of every three motor vehicle crash fatalities involves a driver driving while under the influence. Not surprisingly, […]
Parole vs Probation: Key Differences & What You Need to Know
If you are convicted of a criminal offense, either because you entered into a guilty plea agreement with the State or because you were found guilty at trial, you may end up spending some time on probation or parole. While people often use those terms interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Whether you are […]
If You Have a Warrant, Can You Just Pay It? What to Know
If you have reason to believe you have an active warrant, you understandably want to know what your options are for dealing with the warrant. For example, if you have a warrant can you just pay it? Will you be required to go to a court hearing or be arrested if you have an active […]
A Guide to a Las Vegas Warrant Search: Tips, & Resources
If you have an active warrant in Las Vegas, you could wind up in jail because the warrant shows up during a routine traffic stop. To avoid such a scenario, it is in your best interest to perform a Las Vegas warrant search and to address the warrant immediately if one does exist. What Is […]
What is Capital Murder: Definition, Differences & Implications
Like most states, Nevada law differentiates between various circumstances involving killing a human being. The most serious of all homicide offenses is capital murder. If you have been charged with capital murder it is crucial that you understand how capital murder differs from other homicide offenses, the elements required to convict you, and the legal […]