[Tweet “Boating under the influence carries the same charges and penalties as DUI.”] In Nevada, the crime of driving under the influence does not only cover motor vehicles like cars or motorcycles, it also covers other vehicles like boats and aircraft as well. We’ll discuss the particulars of DUI Boating in Las Vegas in this …
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[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. …
“How many drinks did you have, sir?” “J-just one, officer.” If this scenario seems familiar, this article may be useful to you. The question we’re trying to answer here is, one what? One, two, maybe three cans of beer might not be enough to get someone drunk, but a shot of hard liquor could. While …
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 …
