Nevada Criminal Code – Part II: Gross Misdemeanors and Misdemeanors In our previous post on the Nevada criminal code, we reviewed the constitutional basis of the criminal code as contained in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We found Nevada’s criminal code divides punishments into three categories: felonies, gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors, and discussed the categories … Nevada Criminal Code – Part II: Gross Misdemeanors and Misdemeanors
Nevada Criminal Code – Part I: Felonies Life, liberty, and property: this phrase in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has become the basis of most criminal laws in the United States. The 5th Amendment states: “No person…[shall] be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” This phrase perhaps is rooted in … Nevada Criminal Code – Part I: Felonies
What is a Miranda Warning? We’ve seen it on TV. In almost any cop show, you’ll see the TV cops give a warning to those they arrest that they have the right to remain silent, that anything they say can and will be used against the defendant in a court of law. This is called … What is a Miranda Warning?
Constitutional Rights of Defendants in Criminal Cases The United States Constitution stands as a beacon of justice and fairness, especially in the realm of criminal proceedings. As citizens, understanding our constitutional rights is not just an academic exercise but a practical necessity. The Constitution, ratified on June 21, 1788, and the Bill of Rights, which … Constitutional Rights of Defendants in Criminal Cases
Warrants – What you need to know “Amendment IV: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, … Warrants – What you need to know
Nevada Recreational Marijuana Legalization Among the things we will vote on, on November 8, besides the presidential election, is a proposition on the Nevada ballot known as Question 2. Question 2 is an indirect initiated state statute that makes a limited amount of recreational marijuana use legal for adults in Nevada. Passage of question 2 … Nevada Recreational Marijuana Legalization
BURGLARY: WHAT IS IT? The romanticized image of the burglar is deeply ingrained in the American psyche. It is the stripe shirted, black-masked man with the unshaved face wearing a cap. The burglar sneaks around at night carrying his bag of stolen jewels and other valuable booty. We have even personified the raccoon as a … BURGLARY: WHAT IS IT?
SEALING OF CRIMINAL RECORDS If you have applied for employment or a professional license but were rejected, or have been terminated for unknown reasons, but have a criminal arrest, conviction, or parole in your background (other than minor traffic infractions), you may well have been turned down or let go due to a background check … SEALING OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
Tips for Beating a Possession of a Controlled Substance Charge in Nevada Taking a vacation to Reno, Las Vegas, or other popular travel destination in Nevada is meant to be an exciting adventure for anyone who visits, however, it’s easy to get into trouble with the law while traveling in the United States, even with … Tips for Beating a Possession of a Controlled Substance Charge in Nevada
Three dead on Strip after shooting, collision with cab Three people are dead this morning and the Las Vegas Strip remains shut down in several directions after a shooting and a car fire on Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo. Sgt. John Sheahan says five vehicles were involved in the crash, including a taxi that burst … Three dead on Strip after shooting, collision with cab
