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September 1, 2020
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Involuntary Manslaughter Sentence: Understand Key Facts
The killing of a human being is a criminal offense in the State of Nevada. Exactly what criminal offense you are charged with and what penalties you face if you kill someone will depend on the facts and circumstances surrounding the killing. If you are charged with involuntary manslaughter, for example, you need to understand…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEVADA’S FIREARM AND WEAPONS LAWS
Are you currently facing weapons charges in Nevada? If so, working with a Las Vegas weapons defense lawyer can greatly increase the chances of getting your case dismissed, reducing charges, or receiving less severe penalties. It’s important to note that if you’re convicted of weapons or gun offenses in Nevada, you could face prison time,…
Need Advice From A Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Criminal charges can ruin your life, even if you’re ultimately found not guilty or your case is dismissed. Even if you do get off on the criminal charges against you, it’s possible that you could still be charged civilly and have to pay significant penalties in order to settle the case out of court. If…
WHAT’S CONSIDERED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NEVADA?
Nevada routinely ranks in the top five states for domestic violence (“DV”) in the nation. For that reason, the state’ legislature has crafted tough Nevada domestic violence laws. As a result, law enforcement and the courts are generally not very lenient on individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses. If you’re facing domestic violence charges in…
ARE DEPOSITIONS ALLOWED IN CRIMINAL CASES IN NEVADA?
A deposition is sworn, oral testimony, subject to cross-examination, taken before a court reporter. While depositions routinely occur in civil cases, they are sometimes permitted in Nevada criminal cases. However, they’re only allowed under specific circumstances. The purpose of a deposition is to obtain a face-to-face oral statement made by a witness (outside of the…
3 THINGS TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT NEVADA’S DRUG LAWS
Las Vegas is known worldwide for its party culture. It’s truly the city that never sleeps. However, residents and tourists alike are often surprised to learn that most drug crime violations committed in Nevada are punished severely. The potential implications of a drug crime conviction are devastating. With that in mind, there are three important…