Getting charged with a crime can be terrifying. You could face years in prison, hefty fines, and a loss of your voting rights and driving privileges, not to mention have your way of life upended. Navigating the justice system and trying to understand your rights alone can be overwhelming, especially on top of coming to terms with what could happen […]
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Vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide are serious criminal offenses in Nevada. Both offenses involve fatalities caused by someone operating a motor vehicle. However, that’s where the similarities end, as vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide differ in key ways, such as the alleged offender’s intent, the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the severity of the potential penalties. In general, the primary […]
Looking for Summer Fun? Check out these Popular Oakland, CA Attractions
Summer is a time to relax, hang out with friends and family, and enjoy yourself. And where better to soak up the summer sunshine than the great state of California? If you’re in Oakland, California, there are plenty of fun places to visit in the area. Read on to explore our top picks for what to do this summer in […]
Despite the way they are sometimes portrayed on television or in the movies, arrests require police to follow a set of legal procedures under the supervision of a court. In most instances, arrests must be accompanied by a court-issued warrant. A warrant is a declaration that a judge has done a preliminary review of initial evidence and determined there is […]
What Happens if You Leave the Scene of an Accident in Nevada?
If you have a driver’s license in the state of Nevada, you are legally obligated to follow all of the rules and regulations of the road. After a car accident, you must remain present at the scene until released by law enforcement or until you have exchanged information with the other motorist. If you do leave the scene of the accident before these things take place, you are […]
Get Your Spice-On at the Best Mexican Restaurants near Summerlin
Sumptuous, vibrant, and flavorful, Mexican cuisine is a crowd favorite. With plenty of meat, rice, beans, and vegetables, this hearty food is known for being filling and delicious. Plus, what’s better on a hot summer day than an ice-cold, frosted margarita? If you’re in the community of Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada, there are plenty of delicious eateries for you […]
Most of Nevada’s criminal statutes involve someone who takes an overt action that the legislature considers illegal. Others, however, fall under a section of the criminal code that identifies what’s known as “inchoate” or “incomplete” crimes. Inchoate offenses comprise actions that by themselves would not be illegal, but go against the law because they are done to further some other […]
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 […]
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 […]