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42-year-old Kevin Menon was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center after a lengthy investigation revealed that the former police officer was likely abusing his position of power. According to reports, the arrest occurred on Friday, August 30th. The officer is being charged with 13 different crimes.
Menon was formerly employed as a Metro Police sergeant, and he’s been with the department for a decade since starting in 2014. Reports suggest that the investigation first started several months ago when allegations surfaced that the officer may be abusing his powerful position. While no further details have been released by the department, the suspect’s charges suggest a lot.
For one, the former sergeant is accused of eight counts of oppression under color of office. Typically, oppression charges are filed against police officers who have violated a suspect’s rights. Some common forms of police oppression include seizing property without cause, falsely detaining someone who isn’t being arrested for a crime, or committing a search without consent, a warrant, or probable cause. It remains unclear what led to Menon’s oppression charges, but further information is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
On top of oppression charges, Menon is also facing one charge of battery on a protected person. Menon was placed on paid leave in May as the investigation was underway. Unfortunately, this case marks the second time a Metro officer has been arrested in the Metro area in August.
It’s extremely humbling to go from being a powerful police officer who is well respected within his community to an individual being charged with multiple crimes against the very citizens you swore to protect. Unfortunately, oppression is a very serious crime in Nevada.
When no physical force or immediate threat of physical force is present, the officer will be charged with a gross misdemeanor. If there was physical force involved, then the crime escalates to a Category D felony.
Both of these types of charges can derail your professional career and personal reputation even if you’re never convicted of the crime. If you do get convicted, then you’ll face substantial penalties. A Class D felony could result in fines of up to $5,000 and a prison sentence of anywhere from 1-4 years. A gross misdemeanor could result in fines of up to $2,000 and a jail term of up to a year.
Have you recently been targeted for an internal investigation within your department? Have you been charged with oppression or a similar crime? If so, then our team of highly qualified and experienced lawyers here at LV Criminal Defense is prepared to help you navigate your situation moving forward.
Schedule a call with our team now to learn more about how we can help you develop a solid defense strategy. First, we’ll go over your charges and the details of your arrest. Then, we’ll help you identify your legal options including strategizing on how to identify the best possible defense argument. Call us now to get started.
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