Different court procedures are used when a juvenile has committed a crime. Additionally, states will try to help them as much as possible to so they won’t commit them again in the future, but they won’t be as forgiving for more serious crimes. If you or a juvenile has been charged with a serious crime, …
How does one receive a Las Vegas DUI arrest? There are several circumstances where a driver can be charged with drunk driving, with most of the following also applicable to other states in the US. Before we proceed with the post, it’s important to keep the following DUI laws in mind. Driving under the influence (DUI, …
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If you haven’t read the news from Texas a month ago, then now’s the time to read it. If you don’t have the time to read it, then I’ll summarize it for you. A drunk teenaged driver (Ethan Couch) crashed his vehicle and left four people dead. In most cases, it would result in him …
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. …
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 …
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, …
The burden of proof (onus probandi in Latin), means that the accuser(the State) needs to have enough evidence to convince the judge and the jury and show them that the defendant is in fact, beyond any reasonable doubt, guilty of the charges. The city of Las Vegas, of course, follows this obligation. The party who does not …
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 …
Criminal offenses aren’t free from myths created by those who thought they can outsmart the law, and we owe it to modern television. In our modern set-up where media plays a very big role in information building, it is important to differentiate the myths and misconceptions about the law that’s been altered by the popular …
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The unique set-up of Las Vegas, a city situated in the middle of a desert that comes alive at night, is an attraction that lures millions of tourist every year. Described as “Sin City” by some, it’s a small wonder why people of all walks of life visit its world-renowned casinos and hotels. Yet even …
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Las Vegas, also known as the City of Sin. It’s not weird to expect that the crime rate in the city would be one of the highest in the country, but in reality, it’s not (it’s New York). Just remember these facts so you can prepare yourself better, and possibly avoid them in the future. …
The Trayvon Martin shooting incident in Sanford, Florida, where an unarmed 17-year old boy wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag of Skittles and a can of ice tea was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman with a licensed handgun who was not arrested by the police because he claimed “self-defense” has provoked what …
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