Nevada is officially a state of “second chances.” In fact, the Nevada legislature passed a law in 2017 (NRS 179.2405), declaring “that the public policy of this State is to favor the giving of second chances to offenders who are rehabilitated and the sealing of the records of such persons.” What does this mean in…
Historically, a person convicted of a felony was barred from voting in most states. However, times are changing. With greater focus upon and scrutiny of the criminal justice system, there has been much discussion in recent years about the need for rehabilitation and restoration of civil rights for ex-felons. Today, all but approximately 11 states…
Prominent Las Vegas businessman Scott Gragson was sentenced on September 4, 2020 to a term of 8 to 20 years by Clark County District Court Judge Michael Villani as part of a criminal case alleging felony DUI charges involving death and substantial bodily injury. This case highlights, in the most tragic terms, how a person’s…
In the past several years there has become much greater societal awareness regarding the dangers of drinking (or consuming controlled substances) and driving. According to government statistics, 28 people die every day in the United States due to a drunk driving accident. The annual costs associated with drunk driving crashes is estimated at $44 billion…
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