# LV Criminal Defense > LV Criminal Defense is a Las Vegas criminal defense law firm founded by attorney Nick Wooldridge. The firm represents clients facing criminal charges in Nevada state and federal courts, including misdemeanor and felony matters, and provides individualized criminal defense based on the facts and circumstances of each case. This file lists the pages on this site and what each one covers. Practice area pages provide information about specific types of criminal charges and related legal issues in Nevada. Pages covering locations describe criminal defense services and information relevant to that location. Resource and blog pages address specific questions, legal topics, and Nevada criminal defense issues. Nothing here is legal advice for a specific matter. ## Firm Overview - [About LV Criminal Defense](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Information about LV Criminal Defense, founder Nick Wooldridge, his experience as a criminal defense attorney, and the firm's approach to criminal defense in Nevada. - [Free Consultation](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/free-consultation/): Information about contacting LV Criminal Defense for a free consultation regarding a criminal charge or investigation. ## Main Pages - [Home](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/): Overview of LV Criminal Defense, its criminal defense services, attorney Nick Wooldridge, practice areas, and approach to defending clients in Nevada. - [About Firm](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Information about LV Criminal Defense, its attorneys and team, the firm's history, and Nick Wooldridge's criminal defense experience. - [Contact Us](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/contact-us/): Contact information for LV Criminal Defense, including the firm's office and ways to get in touch. - [Free Consultation](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/free-consultation/): Information for prospective clients seeking a free consultation regarding a criminal defense matter. - [Case Results](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): Selected criminal defense case results and outcomes presented by LV Criminal Defense. - [Crimes A-Z](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/crimes-a-z/): Directory of criminal offenses and related legal information covered by LV Criminal Defense. - [Nevada Criminal Process](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/nevada-criminal-process/): Information about the Nevada criminal justice process, including arrests, warrants, criminal cases, post-conviction matters, and related procedures. - [Blog](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/blog/): Legal articles, news, and educational resources related to criminal defense and Nevada law. - [Media Coverage](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/media-coverage/): Media coverage and information involving LV Criminal Defense and its attorneys. - [Media Inquiries](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/media-inquiries/): Information for members of the media seeking to contact LV Criminal Defense for media-related inquiries. - [Sitemap](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/sitemap/): Directory of pages and resources available throughout the LV Criminal Defense website. - [Spanish Resources](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/es/): Spanish-language resources and information from LV Criminal Defense. - [GJNV](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/gjnv/): Information and resources available through the GJNV page of the LV Criminal Defense website. - [Scholarship](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/scholarship/): Information about the scholarship offered by LV Criminal Defense. - [Nevada Revised Statutes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/nevada-revised-statutes/): Information and resources concerning Nevada criminal statutes and laws. ## Practice Areas - [Domestic Violence](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/domestic-violence/): Information about domestic violence charges in Nevada, related offenses, court processes, possible defenses, penalties, and protective orders. - [Drug Crimes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/drug-charges/): Information about Nevada drug crimes, including possession, trafficking, transportation, drug penalties, Drug Court, and marijuana-related offenses. - [DUI](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/dui/): Information about DUI charges in Nevada, including DUI offenses, license suspension, testing, penalties, and related legal issues. - [Federal Crimes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/federal-crimes/): Information about federal criminal offenses, including federal drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, RICO offenses, and other federal charges. - [Federal Riots](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/riots/): Information about federal laws and criminal offenses involving riots. - [Federal Forfeiture](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/forfeiture/): Information about federal forfeiture laws and related criminal proceedings. - [Federal Conspiracy](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/conspiracy/): Information about federal conspiracy laws and related criminal charges. - [Federal Gambling](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/gambling/): Information about federal gambling laws and related criminal offenses. - [Federal Shipping](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/shipping/): Information about federal shipping laws and related criminal offenses. - [Federal Obscenity](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/obscenity/): Information about federal obscenity laws and related criminal offenses. - [Federal Torture](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/usc/torture/): Information about federal torture laws and related criminal offenses. - [Violence Against Women Act](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/violence-against-women-act/): Information about the Violence Against Women Act and related federal criminal law. - [Record Sealing](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/record-sealing/): Information about sealing criminal records in Nevada and the requirements and procedures involved. - [Criminal Traces](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/criminal-traces/): Information about criminal traces and related criminal defense matters in Nevada. - [Sex Crimes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/sex-crimes/): Information about sex crimes in Nevada, including sexual assault, child pornography, prostitution-related offenses, lewdness, and other sex-related charges. - [White Collar Crime](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/white-collar-crime/): Information about white collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, theft crimes, bank fraud, and other financial offenses. - [Internet Scam](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/internet-scam/): Information about internet scams and related criminal charges in Nevada. - [Investment Fraud](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/investment-fraud/): Information about investment fraud and related criminal charges in Nevada. - [Violent Crimes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/violent-crime/): Information about violent crime charges in Nevada, including assault, battery, robbery, kidnapping, manslaughter, murder, and arson. - [Kidnapping](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/violent-crimes/kidnapping/): Information about kidnapping charges and related criminal defense issues in Nevada. - [Assault: Definitions and Penalties](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/assault-definitions-penalties/): Information about assault offenses, definitions, and potential penalties in Nevada. - [Battery: Definitions and Penalties](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/battery-definitions-penalties/): Information about battery offenses, definitions, and potential penalties in Nevada. - [Felony Charges](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/felony-charges/): Information about felony charges in Nevada, including conspiracy, weapons and firearms offenses, juvenile crimes, peeping, and traffic-related offenses. ## Case Results - [Recent Cases](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): Selected recent criminal defense case results and case-related information. - [State of Nevada vs. G.G.](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A first-degree murder case in which the murder charges were dismissed in 2023. Past results depend on the facts of each case and do not predict any future outcome. - [Domestic Battery with Deadly Weapon (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving domestic battery with a deadly weapon and related charges, all of which were dismissed. Past results depend on the facts of each case and do not predict any future outcome. - [Theft and Conspiracy (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving theft and conspiracy to use a credit or debit card or identifying information without consent. Both charges were dismissed. - [Battery and Domestic Violence (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving battery constituting domestic violence with substantial bodily harm, assault, and domestic battery. The case was resolved to simple assault. - [Stalking (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 first-offense stalking case that was dismissed. - [Possession of Visual Pornography (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 felony case involving possession of visual pornography of a person under 16. The court imposed probation. - [Domestic Battery and Battery by Strangulation (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving domestic battery, battery by strangulation, and battery. The case was resolved to disorderly conduct. - [Disorderly Conduct and Battery (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving disorderly conduct and battery. The charges were dismissed. - [Felony Theft (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 felony theft case in which the State dismissed the case shortly before trial. - [Sexual Assault and Lewdness (2025)](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/case-study/): A 2025 case involving sexual assault against a child under 14 and multiple counts of lewdness with a child under 14. The matter was resolved to conspiracy to commit a crime, a gross misdemeanor. ## Attorney / Team Information - [Nicholas Wooldridge](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Founder of LV Criminal Defense, a Las Vegas native and criminal defense attorney licensed since 2004 who represents clients throughout Nevada and provides legal services in English and Spanish. - [Matthew Sibert](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/matthew-sibert/): Criminal defense attorney who has practiced in Las Vegas since 2014 and represents criminal clients throughout southern Nevada and in federal district court. - [Reno AlDabbagh](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Las Vegas attorney who joined LV Criminal Defense in 2018, with experience in criminal defense, courtroom advocacy, and licensing matters before Nevada gaming and government bodies. - [Adam Plumer](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Director of Operations at LV Criminal Defense. - [Jon Padilla](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Client Relations Manager at LV Criminal Defense. - [Cesar Saez](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Client Relations Specialist at LV Criminal Defense. - [Melody Phommaly](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Case Manager at LV Criminal Defense. - [Zachary Clayton](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Attorney at LV Criminal Defense. - [Reyna Quintana](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Case Manager at LV Criminal Defense. - [Luke Slota](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Trial Assistant at LV Criminal Defense. - [Eduardo Padilla](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Case Manager at LV Criminal Defense. - [David Sandacz](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Client Relations Specialist at LV Criminal Defense. - [Alyona Kurelenkova](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/about-firm/): Advertising Manager at LV Criminal Defense. - [Contact Nick Wooldridge](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/contact-nick-wooldridge/): Dedicated contact page for reaching Nick Wooldridge regarding criminal defense matters and legal representation. ## Areas Served - [Las Vegas](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/): Criminal defense representation from LV Criminal Defense's Las Vegas office. - [Reno](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/reno/): Criminal defense representation for clients in Reno and throughout Nevada. - [Nevada](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/): Criminal defense representation for clients throughout the state of Nevada. ## Nevada Criminal Defense: Answers - **What do I do if I was arrested in Nevada?** If you are arrested in Las Vegas and are not immediately released, you will likely go to the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) for processing. - **Can I get out of jail on bail?** If you are arrested, you may be released on your own recognizance (O.R.), released on bail, or remain in custody until trial. Some warrants have predetermined bail amounts, while a judge may assign a bail amount or no bail at all in other cases. Non-bailable warrants are common for certain serious criminal charges, including murder, rape, or drug trafficking. ## Blog / Resources - [Henderson Police Officer Indicted in Alleged Military Equipment Theft Scheme](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/henderson-police-officer-indicted-in-alleged-military-equipment-theft-scheme/): News and legal information about a Henderson police officer indictment involving alleged military equipment theft. - [Pennsylvania Officials Credit Targeted Investments for Drop in Violent Crime](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/pennsylvania-officials-credit-targeted-investments-for-drop-in-violent-crime/): News and legal information discussing targeted investments and changes in violent crime. - [How Sentencing Works in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/how-sentencing-works-in-nevada-criminal-cases/): Information about how sentencing works in Nevada criminal cases. - [What Are the Charges for Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/what-are-the-charges-for-murder-and-voluntary-manslaughter/): Information about murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in Nevada. - [Is Domestic Battery a Felony in Nevada?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/is-domestic-battery-a-felony-in-nevada/): Information about when domestic battery may be charged as a felony in Nevada. - [How Domestic Violence Can Be Charged as a Misdemeanor or Felony](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/how-domestic-violence-can-be-charged-as-a-misdemeanor-or-felony/): Information about misdemeanor and felony domestic violence charges in Nevada. - [First-Time Offender Domestic Violence Charge: Important Information](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/first-time-offender-domestic-violence-charge-important-info-you-need-to-know/): Information for people facing a first-time domestic violence charge in Nevada. - [What Is Body Domestic Violence Second Offense?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/what-is-body-domestic-violence-second-offense/): Information about second-offense domestic violence charges in Nevada. - [Understanding Your Options After a Drug Possession Charge in Las Vegas](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/understanding-your-options-after-a-drug-possession-charge-in-las-vegas/): Information about legal options following a drug possession charge in Las Vegas. - [Forensic Toxicology Can Provide Clarity in Complex Drug Cases](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/forensic-toxicology-can-provide-clarity-in-complex-drug-cases/): Information about forensic toxicology and its role in complex drug cases. - [How to Clear Up a Felony Warrant Without Going to Jail](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/how-to-clear-up-a-felony-warrant-without-going-to-jail/): Information about addressing a felony warrant and the available legal process. - [How Long Does a Domestic Violence Warrant Last?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/how-long-does-a-domestic-violence-warrant-last/): Information about domestic violence warrants and how long they may remain active. - [Don't Talk to the Police: Why You Should Not Give a Statement to Law Enforcement in a Nevada Criminal Investigation](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/dont-talk-to-the-police-why-you-should-not-give-a-statement-to-law-enforcement-in-a-nevada-criminal-investigation/): Information about interacting with law enforcement during a Nevada criminal investigation. - [Penalties and Defenses for Nevada Sex Crimes](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/penalties-and-defenses-for-nevada-sex-crimes/): Information about penalties and potential defenses involving Nevada sex crime charges. - [Is Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor a Felony or a Misdemeanor in Nevada?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/is-contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-a-minor-a-felony-or-a-misdemeanor-in-nevada/): Information about Nevada charges involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor. - [Is Kidnapping a Federal or State Crime?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/is-kidnapping-a-federal-or-state-crime/): Information discussing whether kidnapping may be prosecuted as a federal or state crime. - [Federal Jury Instructions](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/federal-jury-instructions/): Information and resources concerning federal jury instructions. - [Is Tampering With a Motor Vehicle a Theft Crime in Las Vegas?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/is-tampering-with-a-motor-vehicle-a-theft-crime-in-las-vegas/): Information about motor vehicle tampering and related theft offenses in Las Vegas. - [How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Nevada?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/how-long-does-a-felony-stay-on-your-record-in-nevada/): Information about felony records and how long they may remain on a person's record in Nevada. - [DUI in Nevada: Can You Have the Arrest Removed From Your Record?](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/dui-in-nevada-can-you-have-the-arrest-removed-from-your-record/): Information about DUI arrests and removing eligible records in Nevada. ## Testimonials / Reviews - [Client Reviews](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/client-reviews/): Client reviews and testimonials for LV Criminal Defense, including reviews and ratings from Google, AVVO, and Trustindex. - [Awards](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/awards/): Information about awards and recognitions received by LV Criminal Defense and its attorneys. ## Contact Information - [Contact Us](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/contact-us/): Contact information for LV Criminal Defense, including the firm's office and ways to get in touch. - [Free Consultation](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/free-consultation/): Information for prospective clients seeking a free consultation regarding a criminal defense matter. - [Contact Nick Wooldridge](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/contact-nick-wooldridge/): Dedicated contact page for reaching Nick Wooldridge regarding criminal defense matters and legal representation. - Phone: 702-623-6362 - Email: info@lvcriminaldefense.com - Address: 300 S. 4th Street, Ste 950, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States ## Legal / Disclaimer - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy and website policy information, including how information submitted through the website is collected and used. - [Terms of Service](https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/terms-of-service/): Terms governing the use of the LV Criminal Defense website and its content. - Disclaimer: This website is for general information only and should not be construed as formal legal advice or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.