domestic battery as a second offense in Nevada

What Is Body Domestic Violence Second Offense?

This is a serious offense that requires a serious defense. A second-time misdemeanor BDV or Body Domestic Violence conviction that has occurred within seven years of the first offense requires ten days in jail. See: NRS 200.485. This can disrupt your life.

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lewd behavior in Las Vegas

What Is Lewdness with Child Under the Age of 14 Years?

What is Considered a Lewd Act? Basically, anything that has to do with the intent to sexually arouse one’s self or the child is considered a lewd act. This includes non-touching and outside the clothing touching. In truth, many interactions between a.

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Vandalism in Vegas

What Are the Charges for Vandalism for Minors?

Is a Minor Charged With Vandalism Treated as an Adult? Fortunately, the Supreme Court of Nevada has ruled that customary statutory and criminal guidelines relevant in adult court do not apply in juvenile court actions. There are no jury trials, and issues.

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penalties for sexual offenses in Clark connty

Penalties and Defenses for Nevada Sex Crimes

Being charged with a sexual assault or other sex crime can have lifelong ramifications, impacting employment, finding housing, and holding professional licenses, even decades after a crime. As a crime involving moral turpitude, non-U.S. citizens convicted of rape are almost always deported.

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sentencing in las vegas

How Sentencing Works in Nevada Criminal Cases

The last phase of a criminal trial in Nevada is sentencing. In Nevada, the law designates a range of possible sentences for a given crime, which can vary from order to SOOT (“stay out of trouble”)  or probation, to incarceration in jail.

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field sobreity test in Las vegas, NV

Three Ways to Challenge a Field Sobriety Test in Nevada

If you are facing DUI charges in Nevada, you likely were arrested a following a field sobriety test performed by a police officer. The sobriety test is a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), which was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety.

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motorcyclist dies in a las vegas accident

Motorcyclist Dies in Vegas Valley Crash

A 29-year-old Vegas resident who was speeding on a Ducati Superbike in the northwest valley, and crashed into a white Dodge Journey making a U-turn, has subsequently died from his injuries. The crash occurred around 7:37 PM on West Deer Springs Way,.

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protective order nevada

How to File a Protective Order in Las Vegas

Steps to get a Protecting Order Against Someone in Nevada So, you are having issues with a domestic partner or other individual[s] that has resulted in or may result in violence or harassment and you want to take out a restraining order.

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