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A former top official in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is facing accusations of stealing luggage from an airport for the second time in just over a month. Sam Brinton, the DOE’s former deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Spent … Continue reading
Police interactions are often stressful and come with the possibility of a citation or arrest. It’s essential to treat every police encounter with extreme caution. The police and prosecutors can use anything you say or do against you. The best … Continue reading
While many might assume that someone police put in handcuffs is under arrest, that is not necessarily the case. A series of court decisions have given the police the right, in certain circumstances, to place someone in handcuffs even when … Continue reading
Navigating Nevada’s concealed and open carry laws can be challenging if you are a gun owner. But you need to make sure you are following the rules if you want to avoid any legal trouble. One common source of confusion … Continue reading
From now until Halloween, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD), Nevada State Police, and Highway Patrol Division will team up to increase DUI enforcement. This announcement comes after LVMPD received millions of dollars in grants to focus on catching impaired … Continue reading
Many people gambling in Las Vegas likely wonder: Is counting cards illegal? Whether casinos like it or not, card counting is technically legal. There are no laws on the federal or state level that expressly prohibit counting cards or classify … Continue reading
If you have been accused of a violent crime in Nevada, you might face serious penalties that could change your life forever. But if you were only trying to defend yourself, you could claim that you were acting in self-defense … Continue reading
Like all states, Nevada has an “age of consent” law that specifies the minimum age that someone can legally consent to sexual activity. Those who engage in sexual contact with someone younger than the legal age of consent can face … Continue reading
Those charged with crimes have rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as the right to a speedy trial, an attorney, and an impartial jury. While federal and state governments grant crime victims certain legal rights, they have not been … Continue reading
Gambling dependency is a common form of addiction in Nevada. The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) reports that around one percent of the United States population has a significant gambling problem, amounting to millions of people addicted to gambling nationwide. Standard … Continue reading