Desentrañando las Consecuencias de los Delitos de Cheques Sin Fondos
Existen diversas razones por las cuales una persona podría emitir un cheque sin fondos de manera no intencionada. Por ejemplo, quizás le pagaron a alguien con un cheque sin fondos porque realmente no sabían que su cuenta carecía de los fondos necesarios para cubrirlo. Tal malentendido usualmente no resulta en problemas legales si puedes corregir el problema. Sin embargo, algunas […]
The length of a restraining order stays on your record, depending on what order you received. There are various types of restraining orders, and each one has its own policies. If you received a temporary restraining order, it will appear to law enforcement officials for 14 days or until your court hearing. If the restraining order is denied at the […]
You may have heard law enforcement officers and prosecutors refer to intoxicated driving by various terms, such as “DUI” and “DWI.” But does Nevada recognize a difference between DUI and DWI? Furthermore, is a DUI a misdemeanor in Nevada, or can it become a felony charge? An experienced DUI defense lawyer can help you understand the difference between a DUI […]
Sometimes business disputes can result in a lawsuit when neither party can find common ground. It is easy to rush to the conclusion of needing a lawsuit before doing the proper due diligence to see if this is actually the best step when it comes to resolving a business dispute. It is important to note that when you sue a […]
If you take something from someone unlawfully, you are asking for criminal charges to be brought against you. That being said, there are hundreds of scenarios that can lead to criminal charges being brought against you for theft, burglary, or robbery. While all three of these seem similar, in reality, they have a few significant differences that can change the […]
It’s important to understand that you don’t have to commit a crime directly (acting as the “principal”) to still be charged as an accessory to the crime. To form a definition of an accessory to a crime, it is also important to define related terms: Aiding: Assisting an individual to commit a crime. Abetting: Encouraging another to commit a crime. […]
Resisting arrest is the attempt to defy, or make difficult, a law enforcement officer’s attempt to perform a lawful arrest. It can be a complicated concept that exists on a spectrum ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the severity of the resistance and whether or not there is an attempt to do harm to an officer. […]
In Nevada, the definition of a gross misdemeanor is a crime that is more severe than a misdemeanor but less severe than a felony. Nevada law states that: A felony is every crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison. A misdemeanor is every crime that is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by […]
Understanding arson charges can be complex because of the various classifications and degrees. You might be wondering what first degree arson is when compared to fourth degree arson. Nevada defines arson as intentionally setting fire to property. This includes anything that is the property of the person who is setting the fire. The law is written this way to prevent […]
Open container laws apply to two different situations: walking down the street and driving in a vehicle. These laws are in place to discourage public intoxication and driving while under the influence. Find out how to avoid breaking the law and what happens if you get an open container ticket. Las Vegas Open Container Law First, let’s define what […]
