The concept of pressing charges exists widely in popular culture via the influence of crime books, movies, and television programs. We believe that a victim has to want to press charges for a criminal case to proceed. As a result, one might wonder: Can someone take back criminal charges? And if they do, what happens next? The reality is more […]
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Leaving the scene of a car accident is punishable by law in Nevada. If you are in a car collision, Nevada law requires that you stay at the scene of an accident, even if you are not at fault. If either involved party leaves the scene of an accident willfully, they’re committing a crime. Whatever the reason, leaving the scene […]
Do arrests show up on employment background checks in Nevada?
Most employers in Nevada conduct background checks on applicants to ensure they hire qualified and trustworthy employees. If you’ve been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may be concerned about what your prospective employer is looking for and what they may find. While employment background checks are legal in Nevada, some laws limit what information employers obtain and how […]
For as long as there have been laws restricting certain activities by age, there have been people who try to get around those laws with fake driver licenses or other pieces of phony identification. In Nevada and many other states, it is illegal to possess, sell, or transfer documentation intended to frustrate those laws, no matter what the intent is. […]
Being charged with a crime is a serious matter and often extremely unnerving as well. You’re confronted by authorities who likely use language describing official legal processes that will seem confusing and unfamiliar. You probably have many questions, one of which may be “can the charges be dropped?” The short answer is: yes, they can, and sometimes, fairly quickly. That […]
Were you recently pulled over or arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Las Vegas? If so, you might have been released from custody without DUI charges and left waiting for the other shoe to drop. In such situations, it’s natural to wonder whether you’re truly off the hook or might get hit […]
There are times when anyone can lose their cool or get a little out of hand. Maybe you’re yelling at an opposing fan too loudly or arguing with a family member in public. What happens when the police are called to intervene? If you’re disturbing the peace in Nevada, you can be charged with disorderly conduct. What Is Disorderly Conduct? […]
The length of a restraining order stays on your record, depending on what order you received. There are various types of restraining orders, and each one has its own policies. If you received a temporary restraining order, it will appear to law enforcement officials for 14 days or until your court hearing. If the restraining order is denied at the […]
You may have heard law enforcement officers and prosecutors refer to intoxicated driving by various terms, such as “DUI” and “DWI.” But does Nevada recognize a difference between DUI and DWI? Furthermore, is a DUI a misdemeanor in Nevada, or can it become a felony charge? An experienced DUI defense lawyer can help you understand the difference between a DUI […]
If you take something from someone unlawfully, you are asking for criminal charges to be brought against you. That being said, there are hundreds of scenarios that can lead to criminal charges being brought against you for theft, burglary, or robbery. While all three of these seem similar, in reality, they have a few significant differences that can change the […]