Being accused of a crime is a stressful and difficult experience. While on trial, unsure of your future, you will hope that the jury will ultimately come to a verdict other than guilty. When this happens, and there is no conviction, you will be free to live your life, also known as an acquittal. The jury’s verdict could determine whether […]
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If you wish to carry a knife in Nevada, whether for protection, hunting, or general use, you must be familiar with the Nevada knife laws that apply in different parts of the state. While state laws permit both open and concealed possession of most knives in most circumstances, knife laws vary on a county-by-county basis, and no state law preempts […]
Violating Nevada’s concealed carry firearm laws can land you in hot water. Understanding the rules and having the proper license is key to avoiding charges. You could face significantly increased penalties if you carried a concealed gun illegally while committing another crime. Learn more in this criminal defense blog. A Las Vegas criminal defense attorney from De Castroverde Criminal & […]
If someone is filing assault charges against you months after the incident, you may wonder if the case is even valid in court. Understanding Nevada law surrounding assault can help you understand your rights as a defendant and ensure you get adequate representation. In this guide, our team at De Castroverde breaks down everything you need to know about assault […]
One of Nevada’s most frequently charged crimes involves stealing: when someone takes property or services that do not belong to them without permission or paying for them. Depending on the context, you may hear this referred to in the law as theft and larceny. And you might wonder: Do these terms mean the same thing? In Nevada, the simple answer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]