Watch any courtroom drama on television or in the movies, and you’ll likely hear something about Miranda rights that have become a central element of police procedure. Miranda rights are named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona and require police to inform individuals of their choices if they become suspected of a crime. While Miranda […]
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Wire fraud involves using electronic communications to scheme or defraud and is a federal offense. Being accused of wire fraud is a serious situation that requires a serious defense strategy. Lack of intent or knowledge, bad information, and other factors can lead to lessened charges or make the prosecution unable to prove its case. Our De Castroverde team invites you […]
Taking property or money belonging to another person can result in grand larceny charges in Nevada. The crime of larceny refers to a specific type of theft involving property or money. Depending on the value or type of property in question, a larceny offense can upgrade to “grand” larceny. Nevada law defines larceny as intentionally stealing, taking, carrying, leading, or […]
Most people feel a bit shaken up and unnerved after a car accident. The impact makes a frightening noise, and your body is at the mercy of gravity. If you’re at fault in the accident, you might wonder if it can turn into a criminal case. In most circumstances, the answer is no. A civil rather than a criminal court […]
Las Vegas attracts people from around the world as a tourism, business, and entertainment center. There’s much to do at any given moment, including sports, concerts, shows, fine dining, spa outings, and, of course, gambling and other activities at casinos and resorts. Sometimes, though, the fun can turn into serious trouble that requires the involvement of law enforcement authorities. Hopefully, […]
The civil court system exists to help resolve disputes, some of which involve large amounts of money and very complicated claims that require careful consideration and sometimes even a trial before a judge or a jury. Occasionally, though, disputes are small, too small to warrant the expense and effort of bringing a matter before the civil court system in Nevada. […]
Police and prosecutors have the awesome power to enforce the law and protect the public by punishing those who break it. The law enforcement personnel who follow the rules of their vocation to the letter are a credit to their profession and model public servants. Unfortunately, they aren’t perfect. Police and prosecutors make plenty of mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are […]
If you are charged with a crime, there are a few ways the process could unfold. The charges could be dismissed prior to you ever needing to appear in court, or you could enter a guilty plea to avoid a trial. If you face trial, the judge and jury will either find you guilty or not guilty of the charges […]
Real crimes happen, but there are cases when someone falsely accuses another person of a crime. You could be formally charged with a crime that you did not commit. If the accusation is false, how do you stand up for yourself? When a person is falsely accused of a crime in Las Vegas, often they must resolve the matter by […]
Assault and battery may seem similar, but they actually describe two different legal violations. Not only are the violations different, but so are the potential penalties. If you have been charged with either assault or battery or in the case that you were charged with both, you will want to know what each charge means and how to best handle […]