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If Las Vegas police come to your home on a domestic violence complaint, it is likely that someone is going to jail and facing a costly and time-consuming experience. There are two sides to every story, and police responding to … Continue reading
Does Nevada put too many people in prison? That’s the shorthand question behind a debate begun this month by lawmakers in the Nevada Assembly over legislation that would overhaul Nevada’s criminal justice system if it becomes law. Supporters of the … Continue reading
Adras & Altig, a Las Vegas criminal defense law firm, is proud to offer its legal services to individuals facing criminal charges in Nevada. The firm understands how hard it is to face a criminal charge. The firm’s attorneys seek … Continue reading
It is a mistake to think that domestic violence charges filed against you in Nevada will go away once your accuser calms down. Nevada law specifically says only the prosecutor can dismiss charges in a domestic violence battery case in … Continue reading
Adras & Altig, Attorneys at Law, announces the winners of their 2018 scholarship contest, continuing their focus on giving back to the communities they serve. The law firm sponsored a Criminal Justice Essay Contest that is aimed to help students … Continue reading
As many as 100 million Americans — potentially one in three adults in the U.S. — have some type of arrest record. Because a criminal record is a public document, people with the interest such as prospective employers can look into a person’s past … Continue reading
Our standard advice to people is that if you are ever arrested, you need to remain calm and cooperate with police — and call a defense attorney as soon as possible. Occasionally, we hear from a prospective client who has been arrested … Continue reading
If your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked and you drive a motor vehicle in Las Vegas, you risk jail time, a fine and additional time without driving privileges. The penalties are more severe if you lost your license … Continue reading
One of the questions we immediately seek to answer when clients call the Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys of Adras & Altig is whether police had reasonable suspicion to stop you and probable cause to make an arrest. They sound … Continue reading
Las Vegas is all about having a good time. Almost anything you like to do for fun you can do here. The owners of casinos, clubs and hotels welcome you here to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself. But there are … Continue reading