During your criminal case, you may hear prosecutors and defense lawyers talk about “inculpatory evidence.” Inculpatory evidence forms the basis of the prosecution’s case against a defendant, helping prosecutors prove a defendant’s guilt for the charged criminal offenses. Inculpatory evidence can include evidence directly demonstrating a defendant’s participation in a criminal offense or allowing a jury or judge to infer […]
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A felony conviction in Nevada carries serious consequences, including losing the Second Amendment right to possess a firearm. If you are a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in Nevada facing charges, you need an experienced Las Vegas gun charge criminal defense attorney. When you hire a lawyer from De Castroverde Law Group Criminal & Immigration, you can be confident we […]
If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to house arrest rather than being given a traditional jail sentence. Among the many questions you may have about residential confinement is whether you are allowed to receive visitors. Here is what you need to know about the rights you have in Nevada if you are serving a […]
What Happens If You Are Charged with a Felony But Not Convicted
Facing felony charges and potentially severe penalties is an incredibly stressful experience, so beating a conviction no doubt comes as a huge relief. However, after the elation dies down, you might find yourself asking, what happens when you’ve gotten arrested and prosecuted for a felony, but those charges were dismissed or the jury acquitted you? Can a felony arrest and […]
While Nevada law requires anyone involved in a car accident to stay at the scene and take certain steps, not all drivers follow the law. The penalties for fleeing the scene of a collision depend on whether anyone involved in the crash sustained injuries or died, among other factors. So, is leaving the scene of a Nevada car accident a […]
Following an arrest for driving under the influence, you may worry about the potentially harsh consequences of a DUI conviction. You might wonder whether you can pursue a reduction of your DUI charges to another less serious offense with lighter penalties. Request a Legal Case Evaluation How often do prosecutors in Las Vegas agree to reduce DUI charges? Prosecutors have […]
Nevada law allows anyone who believes they have been the target of an act of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking to ask the court for a restraining order against the person they believe committed that act. The goal of these restrictions is to prevent or reduce the risk of future acts of abuse or harassment. To file for […]
After arresting and booking a criminal suspect, the police department hands the case to the prosecutor’s office. These officials decide how a case proceeds at each step of the prosecution, including whether prosecutors file charges, which charges the defendant will face, and whether to agree to a plea deal with the defendant. These decisions fall under the umbrella of prosecutorial […]
House arrest—formally called residential confinement in Nevada—is a sentencing alternative to traditional incarceration in a county jail or state prison following a criminal conviction. A court may order house arrest instead of a jail or prison term or as a condition of probation or parole. In some cases, courts may use house arrest as an alternative to pre-trial incarceration, in […]
Lewdness is a term that often appears in legal contexts, but many people may not fully understand its definition or implications. At De Castroverde Criminal & Immigration, we recognize the importance of educating our clients and the public about various legal matters so they can understand the potential consequences of charges they may face. This knowledge can also help you […]