When things aren’t working with your current representation, it can leave you feeling discouraged about the outcome of your criminal case and wondering, “Can I change lawyers now?” It’s important to be able to work with the person that is working for your best interests, but that may not always be easy. How do you know […]

*actor portrayal The state of Nevada considers burglary a violent crime, more so if convicted of a violent crime in the past. You could be looking at heavier penalties than usual burglary charges. The best thing you can do to protect your interests and the interests of your family? Seek legal counsel in either case. […]

On November 8, 2016, Nevada’s Question 2, which allows the legal recreational use of marijuana for all persons age 21 and over, passed with 54% of the votes. With Nevada marijuana legalization, what will happen now? Adults in Nevada will no longer be in violation of state laws. Those of age may possess and consume […]

When it comes to the penalties for prescription drug possession in Nevada and Henderson, unlawful possession or sale of prescription drugs is punished at the same level of severity as scheduled drugs like heroin, ecstasy, and cocaine. In fact, police officers in Nevada have only ramped up their efforts to prosecute prescription drug cases further. This […]

*actor portrayal The legal system’s view of domestic abuse has evolved over time, and the courts have been proactive in combating domestic abuse and a national dialogue has helped define this complex issue. The Nevada Domestic Violence Resource Manual refers to ongoing domestic violence as “a pattern of escalating abuse in which one partner in […]