702.333.3333

Search The Defenders website

NRS 201.300: Sex Trafficking

Victim of domestic violence

NRS 201.300: Sex Trafficking Laws in Nevada Sex trafficking is undoubtedly a significant issue in the United States, particularly in large cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Sex trafficking is particularly difficult when minor children are involved. Local Police and Federal law enforcement make sex trafficking a priority issue when children are involved. Trafficking NRS 201.300: Sex Trafficking

Arrested Without a Warrant

Arrested Without a Warrant in Nevada: What Counts as a Legal or Illegal Arrest Arrests happen all the time for many reasons. But the arrest process is far from perfect and there are many ways that a person can be arrested. The arrest process is usually the first step in the criminal justice process and Arrested Without a Warrant

Extradition Process

Extradition Process Nevada: Definition, Procedure, and Challenges We all hear on the news when high-profile defendants are arrested in one state but charged with criminal activity in another state. Extradition is the term used to describe the process by which police or federal law enforcement transfers an accused criminal defendant from one state to another. Extradition Process

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