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September 2, 2020
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Is a Hit and Run a Felony in Nevada? Answering Your Questions about Hit-and-Run Collisions
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is not a criminal offense. However, if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident and failed to wait at the scene, you may wonder, “Is hit and run a felony in Nevada?” Whether a hit and run can be charged as a felony in Nevada depends on…
WHAT ARE THE ODDS MY FIRST DUI CHARGE GETS DISMISSED?
Your chances of getting your first DUI charge dismissed in Nevada depends upon many factors. However, one thing is clear, getting a first-time DUI charge dismissed is much harder now than it used to be. With that in mind, yes – it’s difficult, but it’s not impossible to get first-time DUI charges reduced or dismissed.…
CAN AN IMMIGRANT BE DEPORTED FOR A DUI?
When you live in the United States, you’re expected to obey the laws. Failure to obey the laws has consequences from the criminal justice system. And if you’re an immigrant, failure to obey the laws can also result in consequences regarding your immigration status. If an immigrant is caught drinking and driving, the immigration consequences…
CAN I GET A JURY TRIAL IF I’M CHARGED WITH A DUI?
Eligibility for a DUI jury trial depends on whether you’re charged with a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI in Nevada. If you face misdemeanor DUI charges, you’re not entitled to a trial by jury. However, per a United States Supreme Court ruling (Blanton v. North Las Vegas) issued more than three decades ago,…
WHEN CAN I GET A DUI OFF OF MY RECORD?
DUI arrests and convictions in Nevada can remain on your record indefinitely. It can appear during background checks for employment, loans, housing, and more. With that in mind, most Misdemeanor DUI records are eligible for a record seal within seven years after the case closes. That means that the DUI arrest and/conviction stays on your…
Marijuana DUI in Nevada: What You Need To Know
The use and purchase of marijuana is legal in Nevada. While it’s great to enjoy newfound freedoms, it’s also essential to understand its limitations. For example, you obviously shouldn’t drive while high under any circumstances. For some reason many people seem to take lightly the consequences of driving while high believing that somehow, it’s less…
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