NRS 199.480 regulates conspiracy in the state of Nevada. And a conspiracy, in the state of Nevada, is an agreement by two or more people to engage in an unlawful purpose. Unlike the federal crime of...
-Another very interesting and unique facet of the accessory after the fact law in the state of Nevada is that it does not apply to a spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild. For example, I...
We see a lot of battery charges that stem from fist fights. Sometimes they involve drinking. Sometimes they're at bars or clubs. But a battery, which is a misdemeanor, can become a more...
It really is the Wild West here in the state of Nevada when it comes to the right to carry firearms. We are an open carry state, which means that anyone who has the lawful right to possess a firearm...
-If you've been charged with violating NRS section 201.255, that doesn't automatically mean that you're going to be convicted of the charge. If you've never had any...
Another common defense to a drug sales charge is that the prosecution is relying on poor quality evidence. So for example, we see a lot of cases where the police will engage in an undercover sting, an...
Most juvenile conviction records will seal automatically, as a matter of law in the state of Nevada, when the individual reaches the age of 21. But on some more serious charges, especially those...
Mistaken identification is the number one source of wrongful conviction in robbery cases. Often when a robbery occurs, if for example a deadly weapon was used, the victims attention may be focused on...
With regard to a suspension from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, the only time that you can get a restricted license, in the state of Nevada, is on a first-time DUI suspension. At the 30-day...
When a child is severely injured or dies in the care of a parent, it's very common for law enforcement to have a preconceived notion that the parents may have been involved in the injury. And...