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Typical settlement amounts for truck accidents in Nevada

Posted on June 8, 2022 | Category: Truck Accidents

Typical settlement amounts for truck accidents in Nevada — 4 Types of DamagesWatch this video on YouTube The sheer enormity of trucks can cause devastating damage during a collision, including totaled vehicles and catastrophic if not fatal injuries. If the truck is a commercial vehicle as is often the case, the business that owns the …

Can a Spouse of a Felon Own a Gun in Nevada?

Posted on May 25, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Spouses of felons can own guns in Nevada in theory, but it is a bad idea in practice. Nevada law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and prosecutors may be able to argue that convicted felons are in joint- or constructive possession of any firearms that their spouses own – even if their spouses keep …

Assaulted in a Las Vegas parking garage. Can I file a lawsuit for inadequate security?

Posted on May 22, 2022 | Category: Premises Liability

In many cases, yes. Las Vegas parking garages are an extension of the venues they are serving, such as hotels, casinos, or malls. The purpose of garages is to make it easier for customers to patronize businesses, and these patrons should expect a minimum level of security to protect them. If a person gets assaulted …

Can a “bench trial” be fairer than a jury trial in Nevada?

Posted on May 10, 2022 | Category: Useful information

A judge issuing his verdict at a bench trial.

Possibly. There is no way to predict the outcome of any Nevada trial, but in some cases having a judge instead of a jury act as the trier of fact may render a more favorable verdict for the defendant. Like it sounds, a bench trial in Nevada is where the presiding judge and not a …

Is it illegal for a felon to have a gun in Nevada?

Posted on May 10, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Yes. Convicted felons owning or possessing a firearm (NRS 202.360) is a category B felony under Nevada law, carrying one to six years in prison and possibly up to $5,000 in fines. It does not matter whether the conviction is from another state. Felons may have guns only if they receive a Governor’s Pardon specifically reinstating …

How much are settlements for rideshare accidents in Nevada?

Posted on March 25, 2022 | Category: Personal Injury

Frustratingly, there is little available information about Uber and Lyft settlements. Ride-sharing companies usually resolve the personal injury cases against them out of court to avoid bad publicity. So instead of having public trials with widely touted verdicts, these companies have private settlements with strict confidentiality clauses. In the highly-publicized case of a pedestrian who …

What happens if I accidentally bring a weapon into Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas?

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Misdemeanor

People attempting to get through Harry Reid Airport security with a firearm face arrest and serious federal charges, even if they genuinely forgot they were carrying a gun. All gun owners should be familiar with the following state and federal firearm rules for airports: 1. Open carry at airports In general, people may openly carry …

How hard is it to get a sentence commuted in Nevada? (NRS 213)

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Laws

A judge holding documents with a gavel in his hand.

It depends on the case. The Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners reviews applications for commutations, and they review each one on its own merits. A Nevada sentence commutation is when the Pardons Board lessens a defendant’s criminal sentence. A defendant’s eligibility for a modified sentence depends on whether the defendant is presently: incarcerated, out …

How to get SCOPE records from the LVMPD: 5 things to know

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Laws

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) uses for background checks. SCOPEs are printouts of a person’s past arrests and convictions, if any. A current and valid SCOPE is necessary in order to complete the petition for a Nevada criminal record seal. Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss five things to know in order …

What is the difference between a driver’s license suspension and revocation in Nevada?

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Drivers License

The practical difference between a driver’s license suspension and revocation is that reinstating a suspended license is a little easier. This is because people with revoked licenses have to apply for an entirely new license. People with suspended licenses can get their old licenses back. But both processes require paperwork and a trip to the …

In Nevada, what is Considered a “Deadly Weapon”?

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

While guns and knives may be the first thing we think of when we think of “deadly weapons,” the kinds of objects that can get you charged and convicted for assault with a deadly weapon or that can result in more serious charges for other crimes in Las Vegas Nevada go far beyond those two …

How to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Las Vegas – 5 Key Steps

Posted on March 23, 2022 | Category: Slip and Fall Accidents

Aftermath of man falling on floor with water spill

Slip-and-fall accidents are common in Nevada, particularly in hotel casinos, grocery stores, and parking lots. Victims of a slip-and-fall accident in Nevada should take these five steps to file a personal injury claim: Do not admit fault or say you are uninjured. Seek medical care. Document what happened. Gather evidence. Contact a Las Vegas personal …

Are silencers and suppressors legal in Nevada?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Yes, people may purchase and possess silencers in Nevada if the following five conditions are true: You are a resident of Nevada or of another state where silencers are legal; You are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; You are legally allowed to purchase and possess a firearm; You pass a background check by …

Who Investigates Medicare Fraud in Nevada?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Criminal Defense

Medicare fraud sign and stethoscope with papers.

As a federal crime, Medicare fraud is investigated by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. It is comprised of federal investigators and prosecutors from various agencies. Examples include: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG); Department of Justice (DOJ); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Department of Defense (DOD); Internal Revenue Service …

How much is bail after a Las Vegas battery domestic violence (BDV) arrest?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Domestic Violence

Bail in Las Vegas depends on the specific charge of battery domestic violence (NRS 200.485). A first-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $3,000 bail. A second-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $5,000 bail. But felony-level BDV charges carry bail amounts of $10,000 or higher. The Las Vegas Justice Court “bail schedule” for BDV …

What are the penalties for truancy in Nevada?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Penalties

Pupils who habitually miss school in Nevada face: fines, community service, and driver’s license suspensions. Pupils may also face consequences from their schools, such as detentions, poor grades, suspension, or expulsion. Being a child “in need of supervision” due to Habitual Truancy Juvenile delinquency and DMV penalties First time Up to $100 in fines (plus …

5 Steps for Getting Married in Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Laws

Las Vegas is one of the easiest and quickest places to get married in the U.S. Couples do not need a blood test, and there is no required waiting period between getting the marriage license and having the ceremony. Instead, couples just need to follow the steps below: Step 1: Make sure you are eligible …

When are BB guns illegal in Nevada?

Posted on February 18, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

A BB Gun next to some BBs as well as a small paper target.

Although BB guns operate differently from firearms, they are still considered “deadly weapons.” Therefore, Nevada state law forbids their use or possession in many circumstances. (Note that Nevada counties and cities have their own specific laws regulating the use of guns, including BB guns. So be sure to check local county and municipal codes as …

Does Nevada provide for free lawyers for juvenile court?

Posted on February 17, 2022 | Category: Laws

A public defender's desk with piles of documents on top.

Yes. Nevada public defenders are assigned to children facing delinquency charges in juvenile court in Nevada. 1. Who are public defenders in Nevada? A public defender is a government-employed attorney who represents indigent defendants facing criminal charges.1 Nevada counties with populations of at least 100,000 residents are legally required to have public defender offices. Meanwhile, …

How to check if your license is suspended in Nevada?

Posted on February 16, 2022 | Category: Drivers License

A woman smiling as she drives past the Las Vegas sign.

The Nevada DMV is supposed to mail license-holders a letter informing them when and why the DMV will be suspending their license. The letter will also indicate how long the license holder has to request a DMV hearing to contest the license suspension. If the license holder requests a DMV hearing in time, the license …

What is the penalty for “aiding and abetting” in Nevada?

Posted on February 11, 2022 | Category: Criminal Defense

A getaway driver discussing the plans with accomplice.

NRS 195.020 is the Nevada statute that makes “aiding and abetting” a crime. In most cases, the offense carries the same punishment as the underlying crime that the defendant helped carry out. 1. How does Nevada law define “aiding and abetting”? Nevada’s legal definition of aiding and abetting is helping, counseling, or encouraging another person (called …

What is “date rape” in Nevada?

Posted on February 11, 2022 | Category: Rape

A girl taking a drink while a man watches on.

Like it sounds, “date rape” refers to nonconsensual sex between people who see each other socially. Date rape is a severe crime in Nevada, prosecuted under the state’s sexual assault law NRS 200.366 1. How does Nevada law define “date rape”? The legal definition of date rape (also called “acquaintance rape”) is the same as …

What is “obstruction of a public officer” in Nevada?

Posted on February 11, 2022 | Category: Laws

Two police officers crossing their arms.

NRS 197.190 is the Nevada law that makes it a crime to obstruct a public officer. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. What is a crime under NRS 197.190? Under NRS 197.190, a person can be arrested for “obstructing a public officer” by either: refusing or …

Do I have to admit that I’ve been drinking if I’m pulled over for DUI in Nevada?

Posted on February 10, 2022 | Category: DUI

A man being questioned by a police officer in his car.

A driver does not have to tell the police that he/she was drinking if pulled over for a Nevada DUI. But the motorist should act cooperatively. 1. What does a driver have to disclose to police if pulled over for DUI? When a police officer pulls over a driver on suspicion of DUI in Nevada, …

What are “terrorist threats” in Nevada?

Posted on February 10, 2022 | Category: Criminal Defense

A man holding a gun and making terrorist threats at a school.

Like it sounds, a terrorist threat in Nevada under NRS 202.448 is issuing a threat concerning a terrorist act, such as a public shooting or stabbing. Note that Nevada law has a separate statute for making bomb threats: NRS 202.840. Making terrorist threats carries potentially harsher prison terms than making bomb threats. 1. What is …

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