The Speedy Trial Clause is the right of the defendant to demand that the trial should be held as soon as possible since to be imprisoned without trial is a violation of “due process” according to the 5th Amendment of the United States. In this page, Attorney Ross explains how this is beneficial to defendants. …
If found guilty in Las Vegas, the judge, being the figurehead of the judicial system, can decree possible punishment/s to the convicted. After the the deliberation, the next step is for the judge to sentence the defendant or what they call judicial sentence. The judge can impose several options ranging from probation to life-sentenced imprisonment. …
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Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Ross Goodman defines a few criminal terms used frequently in criminal defense: Attorney Also known as a lawyer. A person who studies how the law works and offers their services and knowledge to clients. Criminal Charge Criminal charges are the accusations made by a civilian or a member of the government …
One way to get out of a criminal case is by claiming double jeopardy. Double jeopardy prevents a defendant from being tried again with the same charges. Your criminal defense lawyer should be able to analyze your case if double jeopardy can be used as a legitimate defense. What’s the reason for this law? As part of …
While the world was commemorating the life of St Patrick, Ireland launched its first National Alcohol Awareness Week (March 18-22, 2013) to equate the common axiom that Ireland is the land of alcoholic drinks. Though 4,126.25 miles away from one another, the United States and Ireland share the common passion over alcoholic beverages resulting (in …
We’ll explain about restraining orders in Las Vegas, and what you can do if you were charged with violating a restraining order. Definition What’s commonly known as a restraining order is actually called a protective order, or an injunction. It prohibits the adverse party (the person with a restraining order) from doing certain actions against …
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By definition, perjury is the willful act of giving false statements in any judicial proceedings while under oath. Such false statements are defined as giving incorrect, incomplete or misleading details that can affect the case. Here are facts about domestic violence and perjury: Since one of the most common defense strategies is the presentation of witnesses, …
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Once charged with criminal charges, the defendant has to appear in court to answer the complaints. More often than not, the defendant will seek legal services of a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney to negate the charges or to lighten up the possible sentence. Assuming that the case is already in order, the defendant, together with his/her …
Every criminal defense lawyer will tell you, running from the law doesn’t work. Because of the media, some people still believe that escaping to another state or country will work. It will not work because they can be extradited and still have to face trial where they committed the crime. Definition of Extradition In brief, …
In the United States alone, domestic violence is experienced by one in every four or 25% of women age 15 to 44. Described as the behavior of an intimate partner where the latter seeks power and control, domestic violence can take the form of physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological abuse. National Violence Against Women …
One of the many options for legal defense when a prosecutor decides to file formal charges is to negotiate for a plea bargain in an attempt to mitigate the case, which can also mean as admittance to whatever the case is. If, however, the defendant stands firm on his/her innocence, he/she can challenge the weight and …
There are two parties involve in a criminal case: the defense, which includes the accused with his/her criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution, with the victim and the prosecuting team. Criminal prosecution only happens when someone violates the criminal code or common law. These laws, by definition, are laws that were passed by the legislating-body of the …
Getting arrested can put anyone in a tight spot; Being clueless on how a proper legal standard procedure works can be very tricky. It is, then, the job of a well-abled and well-experienced Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer to aid the client on ending the matter as effective and fast as possible. 1) The Arrest “The …
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The first thought after being arrested and booked into jail is the quickest way back out. The jail’s intake department interviews the new detainee to determine whether that person is eligible without posting a bond for release “on their own recognizance” (“OR Release”) based on the individual’s history, nature of charges and history of employment, …
If illegally imprisoned, or if the client felt that the judge erred in presiding the case, the client can actually request a higher court to intervene and review the case again. Such is the one that will be discussed in this page: defining court appeals and habeas corpus. You’ll need a criminal defense lawyer if …
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People will need a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney to file an expungement of their criminal records instead of a petition to seal their criminal record. While Nevada only provides for the sealing of records pursuant to NRS 179.245, the effect of either achieves relatively the same purpose. Instead of having the physical file destroyed resulting …
A man who admitted he tricked a woman to have sex with him, did not commit rape according to the ruling released by the Second District Court of Appeal ofthe State of California. It ruled that the case is not considered rape due to “historical anomalies in the law and the statutory definition of rape”. …
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