Many tourist arrests happen in Las Vegas because visitors tend to forget the law while enjoying what the city has to offer. Here are 5 FAQs about out-of-state or tourist arrest in Las Vegas: 1. What happens after a tourist gets arrested due to a criminal offense? Everyone is entitled to post bail in …
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[img_embed src=”https://testsite.goodmanlawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Different-Types-of-Murder_-Explained-by-Criminal-Attorney-Ross-Goodman.jpg”] Murder is one of the most heinous crimes that one can commit in Nevada. Its punishment is severe and harsh. According to Nevada’s law, murder is “the unlawful killing of a human being: With malice as a forethought either; express or implied”. In simple words, murder is the act of killing whether planned or …
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[Tweet “Anyone can be charged with sexual assault, be it a child or adult, if you’re in Nevada.”] What’s scary and baffling about current sexual assault laws? a six-year old is being charged with felony sexual assault just for “playing doctor”. If convicted, he’ll be separated from his parents and face a life of difficulty because …
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[Tweet “Being charged with DV in Nevada might make you give up your rights to legally possess a firearm.”] Domestic violence is a serious offense that puts the defendant at a great disadvantage. It’s one of the reasons why having the counsel of a Las Vegas domestic violence attorney helps a lot to avoid the chance …
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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 …
People keep asking if DUI apps can help them in their drunk driving charge, so we checked around the web for info about these apparently helpful apps. What are DUI Apps? DUI apps can be downloaded for smart devices from app stores like Google Play and Apple Store. While there are many of them, each …
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Sexual harassment is a sex crime although it carries a lighter penalty than sexual assault. Several innocuous actions can be interpreted as harassment even if the “harasser” is unaware that they are committing sexual harassment. Generally, these actions are sexual in nature and include, but are not limited to, the following: Trading for sex. Offering …
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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. …
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 …
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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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. …
[Tweet “Traffic accidents happen every day especially in the state of Nevada.”] Sometimes, the most common reason of a vehicular accident would be driving under the influence. But what happens when a simple DUI case turns into a serious one leaving involved parties extensively injured and sometimes even dead? A DWI case that has caused …
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Never drink and drive. It’s one of the rules we learn while we were growing up. But not all of us are able to follow this common rule. Some would drink and get arrested for DUI. There are different rules and regulations that would apply in different states for this. If in case that this …
Is domestic violence a felony or not? Domestic violence, as defined by the American Bar Association, is a pattern of many behaviors directed at achieving and maintaining power and control over an intimate partner. Among such behaviors are physical violence, emotional abuse, isolation of the victim, economic abuse, intimidation, and coercion and threats. There is …
It’s essential to know your rights and options if you’re pressed with any criminal charges. Learn what vital information you need when you are arrested and charged for a crime.
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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Criminal laws in Las Vegas conflict with those in other states – you need to know the vital differences to make well-informed decisions.
[Tweet “Unfortunately, the breathalyzer is not an infallible machine.”] Take note that all states now have per se drunk driving laws which make it a crime for any person with blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or more to operate a vehicle. In almost all cases, a person’s BAC is what the law enforcement …
If you are operating a business that involves many processes like a mass media firm for example, you should be prepared to face situations wherein a case or a dispute will be filed against you and you will have to state the truth and defend yourself for you not to face the corresponding sanctions of …
Ever experienced facing accusations that were almost very far away from the truth? In today’s justice system, many innocent people get accused every day and there are evidences like records and warrants that could assert to that fact. You can also rely on the truth that there were already innocent people in the past that …
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Drug possession is one of the most common crimes committed by criminals all over the world. Minors are usually not an exemption to these crimes because they are actually the ones who commonly commit crimes involving drugs. Possession of illegal drugs could be subject to a legal trial especially if an individual was caught on …
Unlike civil law, which involves private law suits between two or private entities; Criminal Defense Law involves prosecution by the state or federal government of a person or business for an act that has been classified as a crime. Any act or omission of an act in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding …
