Recreational Marijuana: Some Thoughts to Consider Question 2 passed in the November 2016 election and took effect January 1, 2017. This voter-approved initiative made recreational use of marijuana legal in Nevada. Under this new law, it is now legal for any adult over the age of 21 to legally possess up to one ounce of … Recreational Marijuana: Some Thoughts to Consider
Posting Bail: What You Need to Know The United States Constitution guarantees bail for criminal defendants in the Eighth Amendment. It states simply: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” The Constitution does not indicate what bail means, indicating that the concept was well known and … Posting Bail: What You Need to Know
Three dead on Strip after shooting, collision with cab In our previous post on this subject, we covered the statutes that define and govern domestic violence cases in Nevada and outlined statutory punishments for defendants charged with and found guilty of battery which constitutes domestic violence (BDV). In this post, we will discuss additional potential … Domestic Violence in Nevada – Part Two – Protection Orders
Nevada has consistently ranked among the top five worst states in the country for domestic violence arrests. Battery Domestic Violence is one of the most frequent reasons for arrests in Nevada. As defined in NRS 33.018, domestic violence has a broad meaning and encompasses many acts that can be construed as violations of the statute. Elements … Domestic Violence in Nevada – Part One – Statutes and Punishments
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
