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Hung Jury

Understanding Hung Jury: Implications, Options, and Strategies Understanding the concept of a hung jury and its implications is essential for anyone facing legal charges. A hung jury occurs when members of a jury are unable to come to an agreement on whether or not the accused party is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It can Hung Jury

Preponderance of Evidence

Preponderance of Evidence: Definition, Difference Between Reasonable Doubt, and More In Nevada, it is important to understand the legal term “preponderance of evidence” in order to navigate civil proceedings. This concept is a standard of proof that applies in civil cases and has implications for plaintiffs and defendants alike. Preponderance of evidence is distinct from Preponderance of Evidence

Jury Trial

Jury Trials in Nevada: Everything You Need to Know Many of us have received a jury summons in the mail before. It can be unpleasant to have to take time off work in an attempt to avoid jury duty. In some cases, you even show up and just sit there for the entire time of Jury Trial

Criminal Process in Nevada

Criminal Process in Nevada: What Happens When a Criminal Complaint Is Filed Against You The constitution says that we have the right to a speedy trial if accused in a criminal prosecution according to the 6th Amendment. However, on the contrary, most criminal cases can be long drawn out processes even if the criminal charge Criminal Process in Nevada

NRS 200.571: Harassment in Nevada

NRS 200.571: Harassment in Nevada—Definition, Penalties, and FAQs While harassment is something most people don’t think they could ever do to another person, some people’s actions can be considered harassment, and someone might not even consider it harassment. But harassment comes in many forms and can mean many things to different people. For example, Nevada NRS 200.571: Harassment in Nevada

Fake ID Laws

Fake ID Laws in Nevada: Definition, Penalties, and Consequences (NRS 205.460 – 205.465) Fake IDs can either have completely made-up information or can sometimes use an older person’s information while featuring a photo of a different person. This second option was more common and simpler to accomplish before the use of computers and the internet. Fake ID Laws

DUI Hit and Run

DUI Hit and Run: Penalties and More Driving while impaired is not only illegal but is just a bad idea in general, this only can go downhill if you hit another vehicle. Since you’re already driving impaired you may have the urge to flee the scene if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash. Maybe DUI Hit and Run

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Definition, How to Prove, Examples, and More The legal standard of ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ is a cornerstone of the criminal justice system. It is used to determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases, and it requires that proof presented by the prosecution be so convincing that there is no other logical explanation Beyond Reasonable Doubt