Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Is Marijuana Outlawed in Nevada?

After promises not to investigate, the federal government is still raiding Nevada homes and charging people with marijuana crimes. Here is what you need to know so you don’t leave your rights and freedom to chance. Marijuana legalization is in the.

The All-Mighty Judge

A new Nevada court sends a reminder that judges have most of the power in criminal cases. How can you fight back? If you watch popular television shows and movies, you might believe that a jury of your peers decides your guilt.

Clinton family facing RICO racketeering case filed in federal court in Florida

Clintons Named in RICO Civil Lawsuit It's been a gristly span for the Clinton's. Hillary's email was incessantly on news shows and she forfeited the White House race to a reality-show personality. As if that wasn't enough, she and Bill are facing.

Illegal alien protesters jump on anti-cop bandwagon, say police

Illegal Immigration Becomes More Vaporific Pick any aspect of illegal immigration and try to graph it and the results look like light-tracers from the tilt-a-whirl at the county carnival. Even the terms used are all over the map: illegal immigrant, undocumented workers,.

Government Drops All Charges Against Former Reagan Budget Director David Stockman

While prosecutorial authorities often take an “indict first, examine all the evidence later” approach, it is refreshing—and rare—when prosecutors can admit when thorough evaluation of the evidence, or additional evidence, does not bear out their initial allegations of criminal activity, instead of.

Has Prison Lost Its Sting?

One of the hardest duties of being a white collar defense lawyer is telling people that there is a chance (sometimes a certainty) that they will be going to prison. For the most part these are people who have never seen the.

Statistics Show Drinking to be a Major Factor in Motorcycle Injuries

Little Known Facts About Motorcycle Accident Motorcycle accidents, though not necessarily more common than other motor vehicle accidents, can be more shocking and devastating. But, they can also be caused by some unique circumstances. One major contributor to all accidents is consumption.

Henderson PD: Fetuses Discovered With Hospital Laundry

A woman’s twin fetuses went missing for about eight hours after she miscarried, according to Henderson PD reports released this past Thursday. Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center’s staff could not account for the fetuses. Eventually, they were found in a batch of.

The Groundbreaking Nevada Decision

In April 2005, Mr. Steinke, the Relator in this case, filed a suit under the Nevada False Claims Act, N.R.S. § 357.010 et seq. This suit focused on the allegations in the federal action that Merck failed to include so-called nominal price.

What Makes Serial Killers Tick?

A Short Tour Through the Mind of a Serial Killer Nevada Public Radio recently reported on the strange case of the "Grim Sleeper." According to NPR, Lonnie David Franklin preyed on prostitutes and addicts in California and Nevada in a string of.