Online or Remote Court Appearances in Nevada Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most if not all court appearances were required to be in-person. Even the smallest things that were sorted out in court, like traffic tickets, needed to be handled at the courthouse.  This means you had to formally plead guilty to the traffic violation … Online or Remote Court Appearances

Affirmative Defense in Criminal Law: Definition, Examples, and More Understanding the intricacies of affirmative defense is crucial for anyone navigating the legal landscape, particularly within criminal law. Affirmative defenses offer defendants a unique opportunity to introduce new evidence or facts that can potentially mitigate or absolve them from liability, despite the act being committed. This … Affirmative Defense

NRS.201.160-180: Bigamy and Incest Laws in Nevada Bigamy and Incest, the words alone spark emotions, and everyone has an opinion.  However, there are more to both bigamy and incest charges than most people think and the laws aren’t necessarily in place for what we see on T.V.  Believe it or not these laws are in … NRS.201.160-180: Bigamy and Incest Laws in Nevada

NRS 205.415: What You Need to Know About Collecting Benefits Without Authority Greed is an underlying motivation for many crimes. When it comes to NRS 205.415, which makes it illegal to collect benefits without authority in Nevada, the consequences can be severe. It’s essential to understand what this statute entails and how it can affect … NRS 205.415: Collecting Benefits Without Authority

NRS 200.240: Owner of an Animal That Kills—Definition, Key Elements, Penalties If you own an animal that kills another human should you be held responsible for the actions of the animal. Most often, these stories revolve around large breed dogs or dogs that are considered vicious breeds. In most circumstances, the breed of the dog and … NRS 200.240: Owner of an Animal That Kills

NRS 200.603: Understanding Nevada’s Peeping Tom Law & Consequences Like any other state, privacy is a fundamental right that deserves protection in Nevada. The state’s peeping tom law, outlined in NRS 200.603, addresses the serious issue of spying and invasion of personal space. This statute aims to safeguard individuals from unwanted intrusion, whether it occurs … NRS 200.603: Peeping or Peering

Child Pornography Laws in Nevada, Penalties and More This is a topic no one really wants to speak about or discuss considering the topic. However, this is a serious legal issue that has become a worldwide issue. We read and hear stories all the time about child sex trafficking from other countries and horrible stories … Child Pornography Laws in Nevada, Penalties and More

Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences: How Nevada Judges Decide When you’re facing multiple criminal charges in Nevada, understanding how judges decide between concurrent and consecutive sentences becomes crucial. The decision can significantly impact the total time you might spend behind bars. At The Defenders, we recognize the anxiety and uncertainty this process can bring, and we’re … Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences

Ballot Selfies in Nevada: Are They Legal? With the upcoming presidential election and all the drama from the most recent presidential election it is no wonder topics related voting, ballot, and election are trending at this time.  Politics are a hot button issue and voting rights and laws are front and center.  Voting secrecy has … Ballot Selfies

NRS 199.290: Compounding Crimes—Definition, Examples, & Penalties Compounding crimes is a complex legal issue that involves hiding or complicating criminal activities for personal gain, obstructing justice. It’s a serious offense that often goes unnoticed. When someone conceals a crime or accepts payment to not report it, they are participating in this unlawful practice. In Nevada, … NRS 199.290: Compounding Crimes