Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Ex Gangster Finally Comes To Terms with His Past

Once a renowned hit man for the Chicago Outfit, Frank Cullotta used to be a gangster with crimes such as murder, arson, burglary and extortion on his resume. In 1979, a con man by the name of Sherwin “Jerry” Lisner was killed.

Why Rising Rates of Recreational Prescription Drug Use Are A Good Thing

Americans are increasingly turning to the recreational use of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drugs, according to the just-released National Survey on Drug Use and Health. 5.2 million Americans used prescription painkillers for nonmedical reasons in 2006, up more than 10% from 4.7 million.

The Sweet Spot for Drug Control

One of the images I like the most in the new report from the Transform Drug Policy Foundation is this graph, which shows the way the impacts of illegal drug use can go up or down depending on the type of regulatory.

Imprisoned But Not In Custody For Miranda Purposes

In a slip opinion delivered by Justice Alito on February 21, 2012, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Sixth Circuit and held that a Michigan state prisoner (“Fields”), who was removed from his cell and questioned by sheriff’s deputies about criminal.

Exculpatory Evidence

Clark County Prosecutors May Not be Turning Over Exculpatory Evidence Prosecutors are vested with authority to bring criminal cases against defendants for violations of state law. The role of prosecutors is a role of public trust. Prosecutors are not permitted to bring.

DMV: New Resident Guide

New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license within 30 days. You must register your vehicles at the same time or within 60 days, whichever is sooner. The initial fine for failing to register your vehicle is $1,000. It may be reduced.

Who Runs the FDA of Recreational Drugs?

This guy does. Or he did, until he was arrested. An alleged leader of the Norte de Valle cartel, he controlled the way recreational drugs were manufactured, packaged and distributed. He controlled the purity of the drugs, and decided what cutting agents.

Nadelmann on Fox

Fox aired a good interview with Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance on Monday. The only frustrating thing about the clip is the flippant comments at the end of the segment from the anchor and reporter, who are quick to dismiss.

Considering the Bail System in Nevada

Defendants who are arrested and who are charged with violating the law will attend a bail hearing as one of the first steps in the criminal justice process. The purpose of this bail hearing is to make a determination on whether the.

Playground ban for parents labelled as potential paedophiles

A local council has banned parents from supervising their own children from two playgrounds, known as “adventure areas” because they have not been Criminal Records Bureau vetted. Instead they can watch from a perimeter fence. The Watford Council policy has been attacked.