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Malice

Malice in Nevada Law: What You Need to Know Malice is defined as “the intention or desire to do evil or ill will.” Malice is intentional in all forms, meaning you are well aware of what you’re doing to another. In legal terms malice indicates the intention without excuse, to commit an act that is Malice

What does Criminal Defense mean?

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What does Criminal Defense mean? If you are charged for committing a prohibited act under the criminal code of Nevada, the government entity (also called “the state”) who brought the charge becomes the plaintiff, and you become the defendant. “The state” is represented by a prosecutor, who will attempt to obtain a verdict for the What does Criminal Defense mean?

Is Prostitution Legal in Las Vegas?

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Is Prostitution Legal in Las Vegas? Contrary to Las Vegas’s image as a party town and to many people’s perceptions, prostitution is NOT legal in Las Vegas or surrounding Clark County, Nevada.  While it is true that prostitution is legal in certain rural counties of Nevada and in very specific circumstances, it is illegal outside Is Prostitution Legal in Las Vegas?

What is an Accessory After the Fact?

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In Las Vegas, What is an Accessory After the Fact? Assisting someone who has committed a criminal act in specific ways, may result in being charged with the criminal offense of being an Accessory after the Fact.  Nevada Law (NRS 195) defines two parties to crimes, Principal and Accessory.  A principal is a person who What is an Accessory After the Fact?

New Law: Wrongful Convictions

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Changes to the Nevada Criminal Laws – Wrongful Convictions In this last article in our series regarding new laws passed by the 2019 Nevada legislature and signed into law by the governor, this article discusses Assembly Bill 267 (AB267), which allows those who were wrongfully convicted in Nevada to be able to gain redress from New Law: Wrongful Convictions

NEW LAW: Community Service for Fines and Fees

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Changes to the Nevada Criminal Laws – Fines and Fees Under a sweeping set of new laws passed by the 2019 Nevada Legislature, criminal justice and procedures have been overhauled, with an objective to reducing the population of Nevada prisons of non-violent offenders, and changing penalties for certain non-violent crimes; with changes to the penalty NEW LAW: Community Service for Fines and Fees

New Law: Nevada Overhauls Criminal Justice (Part 2)

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Part 2 – Overhauls to the Nevada Criminal Laws The Nevada legislature made big changes to the criminal justice system in the state.  In our last post, we covered a portion of changes made by Assembly Bill 236 (AB236).  This post continues that discussion.  AB236 has been signed into law by the Governor and will New Law: Nevada Overhauls Criminal Justice (Part 2)

New Law: Nevada Overhauls Criminal Justice (Part 1)

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Part 1 – Overhauls to the Nevada Criminal Laws Nevada’s state prison population is currently 13,800 inmates.  This is up 7% since 2009.  At current growth rates, the prison population in the Silver State is expected to hit 15,000 within the next 10 years.  State budgets to pay for prisons are expected to increase $770 New Law: Nevada Overhauls Criminal Justice (Part 1)

NEW LAW: Nevada Makes Changes to Domestic Violence Laws

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Nevada Makes Changes to Domestic Violence (DV) Laws The Nevada legislative session is drawing to a close for its 2019 term.  The legislature will not be in session again until 2021, unless a special session is called by the governor.  During this term 700 or so bills were sent to the governor.  As of this NEW LAW: Nevada Makes Changes to Domestic Violence Laws

What are your rights during a Home Invasion?

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Your Rights During a Home Invasion in Nevada On February 1, 2019, it was reported that a man was injured inside his home in West Las Vegas when he was shot by two men attempting to break into his home.  He returned fire hitting the two suspects, who were transported to the hospital.  The man What are your rights during a Home Invasion?