Due to the high number of tourists visiting Las Vegas every year, taxicab accidents are unfortunately quite common. Determining the cause of your taxi accident is crucial in deciding who is at fault and what your rights are moving forward. Know the Las Vegas taxi cab regulations when you step into a taxicab and reduce your risk of being stuck in […]
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Nevada Statewide Ballot Measure: Firearm Possession
The November 8, 2016 Nevada state ballot will open with Question 1 – the Nevada Background Checks for Gun Purchases Initiative. This Nevada firearm proposition makes the call to change current laws surrounding firearms possession, requiring firearm transfers go through a licensed gun dealer who would run a background check prior to the completion of sale. Nevada’s Current Firearm Possession Laws […]
Factors for Bail Release in Las Vegas
People take a vacation to let loose and shed their responsibilities, and what better place to do that than Las Vegas? Sin City has a reputation for few restrictions and an “Anything Goes” attitude. However, visitors must still abide by the law, or they can face serious consequences. If your friend or relative was arrested in Las Vegas and is […]
What You Need to Know About Las Vegas Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct cases are very common in Las Vegas due to the lack of open container laws and other lax city rules. While Las Vegas is famous for being a “good-time” city, it is possible to take the fun too far. Here’s what you need to know about Las Vegas disorderly conduct . What Does the Law Say in Las Vegas? Laws […]
Theft in Las Vegas Hotels: How Safe is Your Stuff?
Travelers from all over the world come to Las Vegas for vacations and celebrations. As a tourist, it’s hard to know which hotels are the safest. Even if you choose a safe location, there’s no guarantee your stuff won’t fall prey to theft. Las Vegas hotel theft liability depends on several factors you should be aware of. How to Keep Your Belongings Safe […]
Las Vegas Open Container Laws
Besides gambling, drinking in Las Vegas is arguably the most popular tourist attraction. Due to the wide number of bars and casinos here, state laws designate the Las Vegas area as one of the few places without an open container law in the United States. Before you take to the Vegas streets with an alcoholic beverage, however, you need to […]
Las Vegas Minors Charged As Adults
Underage drinking, using a fake ID to gamble, and other charges against minors can result in a slap on the wrist or in life-changing legal consequences. As a minor or a parent of a minor in Las Vegas, you need to understand Nevada’s juvenile court system and its surrounding laws to ensure legal protection. Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Nevada juvenile courts […]
Nevada Marijuana Policy Project Facts
The Nevada Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is a national organization pushing for the Nevada Marijuana Legalization Initiative that will appear on the 2016 ballot. Voters need to understand the implications behind the initiative as well as the background of the MPP to vote wisely on the bill and ensure their own legal protection concerning personal marijuana use in Nevada. The […]
Understanding Nevada Crosswalk Safety
Nevada crosswalk safety is of the utmost importance for both pedestrians and drivers, which is why the state has implemented numerous laws regarding crosswalks, sidewalks and other areas where pedestrians may be present and share the road with vehicles. Whether you have struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk or you were a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, understanding these laws […]
What Constitutes a Bad Check?
Bad checks, also known as non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks, rubber checks, and even bogus checks can be a serious problem for individuals that knowingly pass them. There are not only criminal penalties associated with writing these, but bad checks can lead to civil penalties as well. While it can be difficult for the prosecution to prove that you knowingly passed […]