If cops come to your house, it’s important to remain calm and be polite. You do not have to answer any questions, and you should not consent to a search of your home without a warrant. If law enforcement officials ask to speak with you outside, you have the right to refuse. You can speak to them while safely inside […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada, gun laws outline the ability to openly carry a firearm, who can conceal carry, exceptions to these rules, and restrictions on some types of ammunition. You can learn about these laws in detail in this entry in our criminal defense blog. In addition, we discuss how violating one of these gun laws when committing another crime can […]
In most cases, it is illegal to date a minor in Nevada, assuming that minor is under the age of 16. There are exceptions to this rule, though. It is legal for adults to date teenagers who are 16 or 17 years old. Adults who date minors under age 16 could face significant sex crimes charges, including statutory sexual seduction […]
When it comes to the age of consent, Nevada follows strict laws that prohibit adults from engaging in sexual relations with a minor. In Nevada, the age of consent is 16. Anyone who engages in a sexual act with someone younger than that could be prosecuted for statutory rape. If you are convicted of statutory rape, there is significant jail […]
Encounters with law enforcement officers can be stressful, leading some people to resist arrest. Unfortunately, this action may result in separate criminal penalties in addition to your original charges. You might face fines, jail time, or even deportation if you’re a non-citizen. At the De Castroverde Law Group, we’re here to explain everything you need to know about resisting arrest […]
Most of the time, a speeding ticket won’t violate your probation, so it should not be a source of alarm. However, because a speeding ticket may violate the terms of your probation in certain circumstances, you should contact your Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible after receiving a ticket. What Is a Violation of Probation? According to […]
Are you looking to better understand the Nevada sex offender classification system? Have you been charged with a crime? If these are concerns you are facing, you might have some questions for a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney. If you have already been convicted of a sex offense, you might have concerns about your tier-level risk assessment. This assessment is […]
In legal terms, self-defense is using force to protect yourself against someone who poses a threat. It may be simple enough to understand as a concept, but numerous unforeseen variables can arise when individuals defend themselves in real-life scenarios. To address these variables, states have enacted specific laws that help identify permissible instances of self-defense and appropriate levels of force. […]
The filing of criminal charges allows states such as Nevada to hold people accountable when they break the law. The charge represents an accusation that you have violated society’s rules, as expressed through various statutes. But the law also puts limitations on the government. For example, in almost every instance, prosecutors have a limited amount of time in which they […]
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 […]