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…
A grand jury decides whether or not the state of Nevada has enough evidence to charge an individual with a serious felony offense. It’s important to note that a grand jury indictment does not mean that the defendant is guilty. It’s up to a trial jury to decide guilt. The grand jury process in Nevada…
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…
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment and gambling capital of the world. However, there is one gamble that you might not want to take in Nevada: cheating the casinos. It’s not just lousy gamesmanship, it’s against the law and can cause you to incur severe penalties if convicted. Gaming and gambling taxes make up…
Driving in Nevada, like every other state, is considered a privilege, and not a right. This means that drivers can have their license revoked or suspended by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”). In these cases, unlicensed drivers would have to find other means of transportation. However, too often unlicensed drivers make the unfortunate…
As the former Chief Judge of the DUI Court and now a DUI defense attorney, I’m often asked by clients about the requirement of a Victim Impact Panel. Here’s what you need to know: drivers convicted of DUI in Nevada must attend a Victim Impact Panel (VIP). That’s true regardless of the DUI offense. The…
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