[Tweet “In Nevada, “domestic violence” refers to the crime or other acts that constitute DV.”] There may be some confusion between the terms domestic violence and domestic abuse, so we’ve written this post to clear things up as clarity is very important, especially in criminal defense. This post will be particularly useful for visitors from …
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Penalties of Perjury [Tweet “Lying under oath is a serious criminal offense in Nevada. “] Lying under oath is a serious criminal offense in Nevada. Swearing to “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” and still lying can lead to criminal charges. If you are accused of committing perjury, you should …
[Tweet “It is illegal to make false reports under any reason.”] It is the duty of every citizen to report any crimes to the police as soon as they happen; however, it is illegal to make false reports under any reason. This article will explain the definition of false reporting of crimes and its penalties. …
It is possible to claim duress or Coercion as a Defense if you have committed a crime as a result of someone coercing you into the act because you or someone else was threatened with physical harm or violence. What is duress? Duress is defined in criminal law as the situation in which the defendant was …
In Nevada, you can be charged with DUI or other criminal charges, even if you’re not conscious or awake at all. There are many causes for these circumstances, but this time, we’ll concentrate on the particulars when it involves hypnotic substances or drugs like Ambien & Lunesta. The reasoning behind the charge There are many …
“Necessity” is a legal defense that a defendant can use to drop the charges against them due to the necessity of the circumstances to prevent worse crime or harm from happening by committing a lesser crime, as long as there is a good reason for it. This is a justification defense as it focuses of …
