Criminal Law Blog

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 […]

*actor portrayal Getting hit with armed robbery charges can be scary. However, it is not the end of the world. Many people who are accused of crimes involving robbery can get their armed robbery charges dropped. There are various circumstances that would allow for this to occur. An experienced robbery attorney will consider these circumstances […]

*actor portrayal The quick answer is, “No.” The Possession of a controlled substance in the state of Nevada is actually considered felony, with the exception of marijuana only. Possessing drugs, controlled substances without a prescription, or narcotics in Nevada is a serious offense that could land you prison time or hefty fines without a good […]