The Nevada Crime of Embezzlement Embezzlement is a type of theft crime that one can face in Nevada. It occurs when a person entrusted with another’s property or funds takes it for their own personal use without permission. Given the serious consequences that come with embezzlement charges, it is crucial to understand the legal aspects … The Nevada Crime of Embezzlement

Fail a Breathalyzer? You Have Seven Days to Save your Driving Privileges If you submitted to a Breathalyzer test in the State of Nevada, and the results were higher than .08, the DMV has already revoked your driver’s license. You’ve been charged criminally with a DUI, and probably already spent time in jail, but the … Fail a Breathalyzer? You Have Seven Days to Save your Driving Privileges

The Defenders has moved! Since formation in 2009 as the criminal defense division of the Richard Harris Law Firm (RHLF), The Defenders Firm has been located on the third floor of the RHLF building at 801 S. 4th Street. We have moved and now have street level access, and free parking when visiting The Defenders, … We’ve Moved

Sex Crimes In Nevada Sex Crimes in Nevada Second only to murder, sexual assault, or rape, is the most serious offense in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). Sex crime laws can be found in NRS 200 Crimes Against the Person, and NRS 201 Crimes Against Public Decency and Good Morals. The following, among others, are … Sex Crimes In Nevada

New Nevada Law Guarantees Domestic Violence Victims Leave from Work Domestic violence victims in Nevada will receive new protections from the state as of 2018.  Under a new law, passed by the Nevada legislature in 2017, and taking effect January 1, 2018, victims of domestic violence will now be entitled to take 160 hours of … New Nevada Law Guarantees Domestic Violence Victims Leave from Work

Capital Punishment in Nevada: Exploring Its Historical Significance, Future Implications, and Available Support Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, has been a contentious issue in the United States for decades. The state of Nevada is no exception, grappling with the complexities and ethical implications of this form of punishment. In this article, we … Capital Punishment in Nevada

Firearms Crimes in Nevada While you may think Las Vegas is a modernized version of the Wild Wild West, in fact, in terms of gun laws, the state is pretty much middle of the road. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence ranks Nevada 28th for firearms regulations among the … Firearms Crimes in Nevada

Resisting Arrest The crime of resisting arrest is spelled out in Nevada law in NRS 199.280. This statute is titled simply “Resisting Public Officer.” It is defined as: “A person who, in any case or under any circumstances not otherwise specially provided for, willfully resists, delays or obstructs a public officer in discharging or attempting to … Resisting Arrest

UPDATED: O. J. Simpson Focuses Increased Attention to Nevada’s Parole System UPDATE: July 20, 2017 O.J. Simpson was granted parole after meeting with four of the seven parole commissioners via teleconference from the Lovelock Correctional Center in Pershing County, Nev. The four deliberated for about a half hour before unanimously voting in favor of Simpson’s … UPDATED: O. J. Simpson Focuses Increased Attention to Nevada’s Parole System