Nevada Criminal Defense
An arrest does NOT guarantee a conviction. We may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed without a trial. Visit our page on Nevada criminal defense laws to learn more.
Nevada DUI
Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Nevada DUI Laws to learn more.
Nevada Family Law
Few legal matters have the potential to alter an individual's life more than a legal dispute between family members. Visit our page on Nevada family law to learn more.
Nevada Immigration
Immigrating to the U.S. is a gauntlet of forms, rules and interviews. But our attorneys are committed to making the process as quick and easy for you as possible. Visit our page on Nevada immigration laws to learn more.
Nevada Personal Injury
If you have been injured in an accident, we will fight to recover the biggest settlement possible in your case. Visit our page on Nevada personal injury laws to learn more.
DUI of Vicodin is a crime in Nevada, even if the drug was lawfully prescribed. That said, it is not enough for the prosecutor to show that you had some Vicodin in your system. The state must prove that the drug impaired your ability to drive safely. The law in Nevada can be found in …
California Penal Code § 470a PC makes it a crime to alter, falsify, forge or duplicate a driver’s license or a government-issued identification card. Doing so is a felony punishable by up to three years in jail or prison. The language of the code section reads: 470a. Every person who alters, falsifies, forges, duplicates or …
Is it legal to record a conversation in Nevada? Three things to know:Watch this video on YouTube NRS 200.620 is the Nevada statute that defines the crime of wiretapping. You commit illegal wiretapping if you intercept or record the contents of any wire communication (such as a phone call) without the consent of all of the …
What is "flying under the influence" in Nevada? Can I go to jail? Laws & penaltiesWatch this video on YouTube Drunk flying can be an even more serious crime than drunk driving. Flying under the influence (FUI) laws in Nevada are largely set forth in Federal Regulations. According to these laws, it is illegal for …
In Nevada, there is no specific statute for the crime of carjacking. Instead, robbing a victim of a motor vehicle can be prosecuted as auto theft, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, murder, and/or attempted murder. A conviction for any one of these carjacking-related offenses may result in Nevada State Prison time. In this article, …
If you are arrested for a low-level drug offense in Colorado, you may be able to avoid jail by completing rehabilitation. Depending on the county, this sentencing alternative is handled in specialized Colorado courts called “drug courts.” Pretrial diversion Pretrial diversion is an option in many first-time drug misdemeanor cases like: simple possession or unlawful …
In California, a wrongful life lawsuit is a type of medical malpractice claim brought by a child, alleging that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused the child to be born with life-altering birth defects or difficulties. These difficulties essentially prevent the children victims from living a full life. Here are five key things to know: Potential …
“Clear and convincing evidence” is evidence that tells a judge or jury that it is highly probable that a fact is true. The term refers to a standard of proof used in both civil and certain phases of criminal court cases. States vary as to when, or in what types of cases, a party has …
A “preponderance of the evidence” is evidence that shows that it is more likely than not that a fact is true. In other words, it is more than 50 percent likely that a fact is true. The preponderance of the evidence standard – which most jurisdictions apply in personal injury cases and other civil matters …
In tort law or personal injury law, “proximate causation” refers to the primary cause of an injury. In a personal injury lawsuit, you as the plaintiff can establish proximate cause by showing that your injury was sufficiently closely related to the defendant’s conduct that liability should attach. Proximate cause is necessary to prove that another …
Having an active warrant in California can lead to arrest and affect background checks. To remove or clear the warrant, you or your lawyer should voluntarily appear before the judge and request that it be recalled. The three main types of warrants in the California criminal justice system include a bench warrant, arrest warrant, and …
In California, stealing someone else’s mail is prohibited by Penal Code § 530.5(e) PC. This section makes mail theft a misdemeanor offense, which can result in a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00 upon conviction. This language of the code section states that: “Every person who commits …
Penal Code 18720 PC – Possession of Destructive Device MaterialsWatch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code § 18720 PC, it is a felony offense to possess materials for the purpose of making a destructive device. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to …
California Penal Code 402 PC, subsection a, makes it a crime to sightsee at an emergency. This means to linger at the scene of an emergency in such a way that it hinders police and first responders from performing their functions. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six …
Penal Code § 332 PC makes it a crime to use fraud to obtain another person’s money or property through card games, gambling, or fortune-telling. This includes cheating at games of chance or using false pretenses to win bets or wagers. The language of the statute reads as follows: 332. (a) Every person who by …
Getting a Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter — A Former D.A. ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code § 192 PC, voluntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being that occurs during a sudden quarrel, in the heat of passion, or based on an honest but unreasonable belief in the need …
Health and Safety Code § 11378 HS makes it a crime to have possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell the drug. This felony offense is punishable by up to 3 years of jail time and fines of up to $10,000. A conviction also counts as a deportable offense for non-citizens. Examples carrying baggies of …
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Vehicle Code § 23221 VC prohibits the consumption of alcohol or marijuana in a motor vehicle that is being driven on a California highway. You commit this offense if, while driving or riding as a passenger, you drink alcohol or ingest any marijuana product. A violation of this code section is an infraction punishable by a fine …
Penal Code § 409.5 PC makes it illegal to enter an emergency area without permission. An “emergency area” is a location closed by law enforcement due to a disaster such as a storm, fire, earthquake, or accident. Violating this section is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up …
How does the "duress defense" work in criminal cases?Watch this video on YouTube The duress defense can get your California criminal charges dismissed if you committed the crime only because you or someone close to you was threatened with immediate death or serious bodily injury. When you are under duress – which is also called …
Health & Safety Code 11379 HS – Sale of MethamphetamineWatch this video on YouTube California Health and Safety Code § 11379 HS prohibits the sale (or transportation for sale) of methamphetamine. A conviction is a felony that carries up to 4 years in jail or prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. Other illegal acts under HS …
You can sometimes defend against a criminal charge by showing that the allegedly illegal act was an accident. This legal defense will most likely succeed in situations where you had no criminal intent, were not acting with criminal negligence, and were engaged in lawful conduct at the time of the accident. If successful, the defense …
Can doctors get in trouble for prescribing drugs to an addict? (Health & Safety Code 11156 HS)Watch this video on YouTube Health & Safety Code § 11156 HS makes it a crime for medical professionals to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances to a drug addict. A violation can be charged as a misdemeanor or …
Under Health & Safety Code § 11383 HS, it is a crime to possess certain chemicals with the intent to use those materials to manufacture Phencyclidine (PCP). This offense is a felony punishable by up to six years in county jail. Potential Defenses Criminal defense lawyers draw upon several legal strategies to challenge accusations under this …
Health & Safety Code 12702 HS makes it a crime to sell, give, or deliver dangerous fireworks to minors. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00. The language of the code section reads as follows: 12702. (a) A person who …