Truancy in Nevada is also known as chronic absenteeism, and it makes it hard for children to learn and perform well in school. According to the Truancy Prevention Outreach Program in Clark County, chronically absent students are less likely to succeed academically and more likely to drop out of school. The state has many programs and policies in place to […]
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If you missed a court date, forgot to pay a fine, or otherwise violated a court order, there may be a capias, also known as a bench warrant, for your arrest. In some cases, people violate court orders, know about their capias, and just hope they do not get caught. But many people have no idea that they have an […]
In Las Vegas in April 2022, a road rage incident left one man dead. According to U.S. News & World Report, two men in two different cars got into a verbal argument while stopped at a red light at the intersection of Flamingo Road and South Jones Boulevard. They left their cars, got into a fistfight, and then one man […]
Golfing is the perfect excuse to get outside, get active, breathe some fresh air, and enjoy the day. Plus, it’s a great activity for spending time with friends and family or networking with other professionals. If you’re looking to golfing in Henderson, Nevada, you’re in the right place. Check out our top picks for spring golfing in the area. Chimera […]
Individuals who are convicted of sex crimes in Nevada face serious punishment including prison sentences and fines. In addition, Nevada law requires sex offenders to add their names to a public database known as the Nevada State Sex Offender Registry. This database provides information about the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders. Its goal is to protect the public and serve […]
Assault and battery are often construed as one criminal act. However, assault and battery constitute separate, distinct crimes, differing in their elements and requirements for conviction. The elements of each crime will be presented and then compared, signifying the distinctions between each act, followed by a discussion on possible defenses to both assault and battery and the steps you may […]
The United States immigration process is highly complex. In order to fully understand the process, you need to understand the factors that could affect your status or even your initial application. Under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, the policy allows an annual limit of 675,000 permanent immigrants into the United States (with a few exceptions). For most, applying for a […]
Nevada law takes underage gambling very seriously, resulting in misdemeanor charges and other grave consequences in Las Vegas. This means using a fake ID to gamble in Las Vegas casinos can result in you going to jail. Due to their knowledge and experience, a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney is essential in these situations. Even if you gain entry into a casino […]
Two of the most highly debated subjects in the United States are gun possession and the regulation of marijuana. With states having their own laws on the matter, it can be unclear to know exactly what is legal. The coinciding use of medical marijuana and firearm possession in Nevada is a part of those confusing matters. For one, can you […]
As described by the law, most criminal offenses identify a perpetrator and a victim, where one person does something illegal to another person. Other crimes, though, are considered to have a broader impact on society and are defined as behavior that runs counter to the public order and general quality of life. These might be behaviors that disturb the peace, […]